Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bakersfield City School District is seeking substitute teachers. Applicants must be registered with Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) to qualify for substitute teaching. Detailed requirements include submitting KCSOS and district paperwork and completing fingerprinting.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Required documents underscore teaching credentials, transcripts, DOJ fingerprint clearance, TB results, a medical exam, mandated reporter training, and harassment

Qualifications

• KCSOS: Valid Teaching Permit or Credential with number and expiration, or Current Temporary County Certificate.
• Must be registered with KCSOS as a Substitute Teacher.
• Fingerprints must be completed via KCSOS appointment.

Skills

Substitute teaching eligibility

KCSOS credential readiness

Job description

• To be eligible, you must be registered with the KCSOS office as a Substitute Teacher. Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is located at 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA. KCSOS substitute teaching Information can be found at https://kern.org/credentials/credentialing-office/substitute-teaching-permits-substitute-pay-rates/. Applicant must make an appointment with KCSOS for fingerprints. [phone]

Required paperwork: Please attach the following paperwork from both sections in the \"Other Documents\" section of your Application:

• KCSOS Paperwork: Valid Teaching Permit or Credential that includes the document number and expiration date, or your Current Temporary County Certificate from KCSOS.


• Your Own Paperwork: Current ResumeForm titled \"Information Necessary for Sub Teaching\" completed by KCSOS


• Transcripts showing a Bachelor's Degree or 90 semester units and current enrollment at a 4-year university. (They do not have to be official transcripts)


• DOJ Fingerprint Clearance (half sheet)


• TB Results with doctor's signature


• Medical Examination Form (Physical)


• Certificate of Completion for the Mandated Reporter Training (CANRA)


• Sexual Harassment Training


• (Both certificates need to have a completion date of July 1st, 2026 or later)

NOTE: You must submit your application with ALL the required paperwork attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are selected, you will receive an email with further information.

Rev 09/26

Copies of required certificates, transcripts, or diplomas may be submitted with the application. The district may require that originals be presented for verification before employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college coursework, official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

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.