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Substitute Teaching

Become a Substitute Teacher

District Increases Pay Rate for Substitute Teachers
Work for a District that understands and appreciates the vital role substitute teachers play in the continuity of daily education for our students. On September 26, 2024, the SMUHSD board approved a pay rate increase (as of September 1, 2024) for our high school substitute teachers.
 
Highlights of Working as a SMUHSD Substitute Teacher:
  • Pay rate starting September 1, 2024:
    • Four or more periods/hours: $270 per day
    • One to three periods: $54 per period/hour
  • Supplement your income.
  • Create your own schedule.
  • Explore careers in education.

Minimum Qualifications: California Teaching Credential or 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

If you have a bachelor’s degree in any subject, and successfully pass the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Live Scan fingerprinting (Form 41-LS), you meet the qualifications to apply for a 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit. This permit authorizes the holder to serve as a day-to-day substitute teacher in any classroom, including pre-school, kindergarten, and grades 1-12 inclusive, or in classes organized primarily for adults.

Questions?

If you have any questions on how to become a substitute educator, please contact Human Resources Generalist Sandra Fewer at (650) 558-2246 or by email sfewer@smuhsd.org.

2024-2025 Substitute Teacher Employee Handbook