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Certificated Substitute Opportunites
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Employment OpportunitiesThank you for your interest in Substitute Teaching with Palm Springs Unified School District. We value all of our interested applicants.
What are the requirements needed to become a Substitute Teacher?
Upon offer of employment, all applicants must pass a background check, demonstrate good health and have authorization to work in the United States. Additionally for this position, you must possess the following:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- CBEST Certificate with a passing score or the equivalent to the requirement in another state
- Tuberculosis & Physical clearance within 60 days of hire
- Hold a CA Credential or Substitute Permit or the ability to obtain one
Do I need a Credential to Substitute Teach?
Yes, but with the qualifications above, you will qualify for a substitute permit, which is needed to substitute. If you do not currently hold a CA credential or a substitute permit, Palm Springs Unified will help you acquire the required certification with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. As the employer, if we are applying for a substitute permit, there are two types of substitute permits we can apply for.
Option 1: If you have not taken or passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) but hold the minimum requirement of a Bachelor's Degree, we will apply for a Waiver, a permit that allows you to work for up to 1-year, while you take and pass the CBEST exam.
Option 2: If you hold a passing score of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) and hold a Bachelor's Degree, we will apply for a 30-day Substitute Permit. This permit will allow you to teach on a day to day basis but limits you to no more than 30 days of service in any single assignment.You will be requested to provide official sealed transcripts that reflect a Bachelor's degree in order to obtain a permit with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
