Substitute Teachers Orange School District

Substitute Teachers for Classrooms and Special Education Teachers

• Job
• Position Type:
  Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/15/2025
• Location:
  
  District-Wide
• Closing Date:
  Until filled

• Strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• Oral and/or written references from colleagues and/or supervisors testifying to the candidate’s qualifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred), or some post‑high school education

It is essential that substitute teachers have demonstrated experiences:

• working with children (preferably in an educational setting)
• following lesson plans and instructional objectives
• connecting with students
• facilitating learning
• collaborating with colleagues (preferably in an educational setting)
• adhering to student privacy and confidentiality policies
• learning new techniques
• with flexibility

Under the direction and supervision of school principals, a substitute teacher will provide coverage for classroom teachers on a daily basis. Substitute teachers are responsible for:

• First and foremost, keeping students safe by following school and classroom safety procedures
• Following teacher:
  • lesson plans
  • classroom behavior management procedures or class‑created charters
• Engaging in teacher duties such as, but not limited to, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal duties
• Ensuring the classroom is in order at the end of the day
• Leaving a note for the teacher if necessary, to inform him/her of any incidents she/he may need to know

Work days follow the Orange Public Schools Student Calendar, therefore work is available on school days. 7.5 hours a day (8:00 am–3:30 pm) on days when the substitute teacher is available to work.

The 2025‑26 daily rate is $125.00 for non‑certified subs and $130.00 for certified teacher subs.

To complete an online application, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Select “Departments”, then “Employment”, and upload a cover letter, a resume, and reference letters with your online application. Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed.

It is the Board of Education’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and that qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis.