Substitute Teacher

• Position Type:
  Certificated Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/4/2025
• Location:
  
  All sites
• Date Available:
  
  11/04/2025
• Closing Date: 02/28/2026

PLEASE READ BEFORE CLICKING ON APPLY

1. In order to be eligible, you must first obtain your Sub Permit, register with the KCSOS office as a Sub Teacher, and be given a packet that says “Congratulations, You are eligible to seek employment as a Substitute Teacher in Kern County.” If you have the packet, you are ready to apply with our district. If you don’t have the packet, please visit the KCSOS office first so you can complete your preliminary paperwork.

2. You will need to attach paperwork to your application so make sure you have access to a scanner. If you don’t have access to a scanner you will need to provide copies of all the required documents to our office after you submit your application online. It’s in your best interest to keep the original copies of your paperwork so please make sure you provide the copies to us, we do not make copies for you.

3. Please attach the following paperwork from both sections in the "Other Documents" Section of your Application:

• KCSOS Paperwork:
• KCSOS Transcripts showing a Bachelor's Degree or showing that you have 90 semester units and currently enrolled in a 4-year university.
• DOJ Fingerprint Clearance (half sheet)
• TB Results with doctor's signature
• Medical Examination form (Physical)
• Certification of Completion for the Mandated Reporter Training (CANRA) and Sexual Harassment Training (both certificates need to have a completion date of July 1st, 2025 or later).
• Your Own Paperwork:
• Valid Teaching Permit or Credential that includes the document number and expiration date or your Current Temporary County Certificate for KCSOS.
• Resume Form titled "Information Necessary for Sub Teaching" completed by KCSOS.
• Copy of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas.

NOTE:
You must submit your application with ALL required paperwork otherwise you will not be considered.

Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is located at 1300 17th Street Bakersfield, CA. Substitute teaching information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applicant must make appointment with KCSOS for fingerprints.

Rev 05/22

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work, 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.

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 Final date to receive applicationss 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. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

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