Substitute Teacher (Special Education and Educational Services Department)

Merced County Office of Education; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Merced County Office of Education seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Special Education and Educational Services Department. This role supports daily substitute assignments across district schools, with a focus on students in special education programs.

Applicants must hold the appropriate state credential or a 30-day Substitute Permit, be registered on the County-Wide Sub List, and complete an EdJoin online application along with a resume and transcripts. For questions, contact Desiree Zuniga.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 90 college units with ongoing enrollment in a 4-year college.
• Active California credential or 30‑day Substitute Permit.
• Registered on the County-Wide Sub List.

Education

Bachelor's degree

90 college units

California credential or 30‑day Substitute Permit

Job description

Substitute Teacher (Special Education and Educational Services Department) at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

11/30/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/22/2026

Contact

Desiree Zuniga
209-381-4063

Number of Openings

5

Salary

Single Rate
$195.00 per day ($26 hourly) Daily

Length of Work Year

2026-2027

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time

Department/Program

Special Education and Educational Services Department

About The Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must be registered with the Merced County Office of Education Credentialing Department and be active on the County-Wide Sub List To substitute for Merced County Office of Education, the following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application 2) Resume 3) Copy of BA/BS degree 4) Copy of your California credential (if applicable) or possess a valid 30 day-Substitute Permit Education: Bachelor's degree; OR 90 college units (B or better*) AND currently enrolled in a 4-year college.

• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree OR 90 college units AND currently enrolled in a 4-year college)

Comments and Other Information

If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.