Substitute Teacher, Grades TK-12 (2026-2027 School Year)

Manteca Unified School District; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manteca Unified School District is seeking qualified applicants for long‑term and day‑to‑day substitute teaching roles. Emphasis is on obtaining an Emergency 30‑Day Substitute Teaching Permit or a California Teaching Credential, with support provided during the application process.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher or have completed 90 semester units. Eligibility may require an internship or credential verification and transcripts where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of at least 90 semester units from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• CBEST/BSR: Basic Skills Requirement for the undergraduate (or alternatives).

Responsibilities

• Assist with substitute teaching permit application process as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

90 semester units

Job description

Requirements / Qualifications

To qualify for employment, the following two (2) items must be attached to a completed online application:

1A. Proof of valid Credential/Permit - (A valid Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit/Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers OR A Valid California Teaching Credential)

OR

1B. A Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (ONLY for applicants that are in need of support in obtaining an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit/Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers)

• Updated Resume

Qualifications For An Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

• Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Bachelor’s degree or higher applicants do not need to provide basic skill requirements (BSR) for a substitute teaching permit.)

Qualifications for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers:

• Completion of at least 90 semester units from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
• Current enrollment in a four-year college or university (verification letter required)
• Passing CBEST scores or meet Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)

First time substitute teachers who qualify for a permit should consider recommendation by an employer to expedite the approval process. Upon hire, the district will assist with the Substitute Teaching Permit application process.

Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History (AB2534/SB484)

A detailed record of ALL work experience, specifically disclosing any experience working within a school district/county office of education/charter school or state special school is required in all necessary fields.

Explanation Of Required Documents

• Proof of valid Credential/Permit - Copy of valid credential certificate or proof of valid document issuance from educator profile on CTC Website. (verification will be processed upon hire)
• Unofficial Transcript(s): For application purposes, unofficial copies are accepted to confirm eligibility. Unofficial transcripts MUST show completion of a minimum of 90 semester units of course work from an acceptable regionally accredited four-year college/university OR awarded/conferred Bachelors Degree.
• If a transcript shows units transferred from another institution, the course titles are necessary to determine eligibility. An order of all previous transcripts may be required.
• Enrollment Verification Letter: If pursuing an Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers, your current enrollment must be verified by an official letter from a 4-year California college/university registrar.
• CBEST/BSR: This is a Basic Skills Requirement for the undergraduate. If you have not taken or passed the CBEST, you may satisfy the requirement with alternative options. Please visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website for more information. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/basic-skills-requirement-(cl-667)
• College Degrees or Transcripts from outside of the United States must attach a certified evaluation of the document(s) verifying equivalency.

Comments And Other Information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT (At Employee Cost, if selected to move forward):

• TB Clearance (Valid if done within last 3 years)
• Fingerprinting
• Official Transcripts

Long Term and Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher Assignment Opportunities!

Long-Term Rate of Pay

16+ Days or more in same assignment retroactive to first day.

$130/Half Day

$260/Full Day

Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher Assignment

Three Tier Short-Term Rate of Pay

1-25 Days: $100/Half Day $200/Full Day

26-50 Days: $110/Half Day $220/Full Day

51+ Days: $115/Half Day $230/Full Day

Substitute Teachers who reach 25 days by June 30th will continue to progress at these levels for subsequent years.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Board Policy 0410 – Non Discrimination in District Programs and Activities: Manteca Unified School District policies prohibit discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying at all school sites and school activities based on actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, martial or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at any school sponsored activity.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator: Sean Brown – Director I: Certificated Administrator - Equity and Access; 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-825-3200; [e-mail]

Title II Coordinator: Jody Burriss, Ed.D. – Senior Director: Certificated Administrator - Special Education; 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0722; [e-mail]

504 Coordinator: Jessica Red, MSN, RN, PHN, RCSN; Coordinator: Certificated Administrator - Student Services; 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0782; [e-mail]