Substitute Teacher

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bakersfield City School District is seeking a Certificated Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports classrooms across district sites and requires adherence to district policies and procedures.

Strong reliability and the ability to adapt to varied assignments are essential. Date posted is 9/1/2026 with a closing date of 9/30/2026; applicants may be subject to fingerprint clearance, required training, and background checks in accordance with district and state

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bakersfield City School District

Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 3099

• Position Type: Certificated Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: All sites
• Date Available: 09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re-advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidate's selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

BCSD Nondiscrimination Statement

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Rona Chacon Mellon by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 2:44:58 PM CST.

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