Substitute Teacher

Position: Substitute Teacher 2025-2026 School Year
Substitute Teacher  School Year

Position Type:

Certificated Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

1/31/2026

Location:

All sites

Date Available:

03/01/2026

Closing Date:

02/25/2026

Job Description and Requirements:
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Steps to Apply as a Substitute Teacher for BCSD:

1. 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 KCSOS SUB TEACHING 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. It's in your best interest to keep the original copies of your paperwork, so please ensure 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:

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 KCSOSTranscripts showing a Bachelor's Degree or showing that you have 90 semester units and currently enrolled in a 4 year university. (they do not have to be official transcripts)
DOJ Fingerprint Clearance (half sheet) TB Results with doctor's signature Medical Examination form Physical) Certification of Completion for the

Mandated Reporter Training (CANRA)

& Sexual Harassment Training

(both certificates need to have a completion date of July 1st, 2025 or later)

Attach SB 848/AB2534 Compliance Form (Mandatory Employment Disclosure History)

NOTE:

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

Extra Information:

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

Applicant must make an appointment with KCSOS for fingerprints.

Rev 05/22

Copies of required certificates, transcripts, or diplomas may be submitted with the application. The district may require that originals be presented for verification before employment. Please check with Human Resources for the list of acceptable documents. For positions requiring college coursework, 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 the Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidate's selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

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