Substitute Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Santa Rita Jail - Dublin, CA 94568
Position Type:
Part-Time On-Call
Salary Range: $50.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any

The Substitute Teacher position reports to the Principal and is accountable for providing instruction to students in various locations, serving no more than 30 consecutive days in a single General Education classroom or 20 consecutive days in a Special Education classroom. Substitute Teachers are allowed to work an unlimited amount of instructional days in a school year, but must be assigned to a different class every 30 or 20 days.

The role supports students in educational areas such as math, reading, writing, computer skills, and other high school coursework or prep work for equivalency exams.

• Plan, prepare, follow, and present lessons effectively
• Responsible for student academic growth and development by providing appropriate and approved instruction
• Maintain a climate conducive to student learning
• Apply classroom management strategies
• Develop and maintain open channels of communication between students and staff
• Keep records that meet the needs of the students and teachers; exercise confidentiality
• Maintain professional and orderly classroom environment
• Collaborate with internal and Sheriff’s Department staff to provide effective learning activities for students
• Responsible for continuous supervision of students in the classroom throughout the day and report any incidents to Five Keys management staff, and correctional officers as appropriate
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work-time, and accept responsibility for maintaining behavior standards school-wide
• Maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a desirable safe learning environment in and out of the classroom
• Act as a roving substitute to cover classrooms as assigned or directed
• May be asked to cover one-quarter, half-day, or three-quarter day assignments, as needed
• May be required to perform period supervision, or cover vacant assignments as needed during the instructional day
• Assist regular personnel as needed
• Perform administrative support duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Hold an approved valid California Teaching Credential, 30-Day Substitute Permit or pass a Live Scan background check to be eligible for employment
• California Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
• Single Subject Credential
• Multiple Subject Credential
• Designated Subjects – CTE Credential to substitute in CTE-designated courses only

• Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed
• Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina
• Frequent and prolonged standing, walking, and sitting
• Frequent talking and hearing conversations
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms and lifting up to 25 lbs

• Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation)
• Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations
• Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable

• Must be willing and able to travel to various regional locations or meetings as needed
• Work environment varies from site to site
• Some personal safety risk working in-custody and underserved communities
• Moderate to high noise level

At Five Keys, we provide ongoing professional development opportunities for all employees, including conferences, staff development training and coaching plans that enable growth into new positions within and across programs such as schools, housing, and other agency initiatives.