Siskiyou County Office of Education
  HUMAN RESOURCES  | Substitute Teacher Information  

Qualifications | Applying for 30-Day Sub Permit | Fingerprinting | Employment

Qualifications 

 

Credential Holders

Individuals who hold a California teaching credential may be qualified to work as a substitute teacher if the credential:

  • Required a bachelor’s degree and a teacher preparation program, including student teaching.
  • Had requirements that were equal to or greater than those required for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, and the individual passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).

If you are a credential holder, but this is your initial employment in Siskiyou County, or you have had a break in service with a Siskiyou County School District, you must:

  • Comply with the fingerprint requirements and fees outlined in this correspondence.
  • Register your credential with this office.

Individuals Without Credentials

Individuals not holding a California teaching credential may be employed as a substitute teacher by applying to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) for an Emergency 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit. Applicants must:

  • Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
 

The Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit authorizes the holder to serve as a substitute teacher for not more than 30 days for any one teacher during a school year in grades 12 and below (including preschool) and in classes organized primarily for adults.  It is valid for one year and can be renewed online annually.
Applying for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

 

Effective April 1, 2009, all initial (first-time) 30-Day Emergency Substitute Permits will be required to be filed using the online recommend system. All first-time Siskiyou County applicants must be recommended by the Siskiyou County Office of Education. Required information for recommendation is:

  • Copy of the CBEST Verification of Passing score report
  • Official transcripts showing conferral of the appropriate degree
  • Active e-mail account information
  • Completed application for Temporary County Certificate allowing employment while permit or credential is being processed (available from Siskiyou County Office of Education Human Resources Department).
  • Required fees:
  • $57 application submission fee to be paid with Visa, MasterCard or a debit or gift Card (with the Visa/MasterCard logo)*
  • Fingerprint processing fees (cash or money order) See Fingerprint Information

*Upon receiving the necessary recommendation from Siskiyou County Office of Education, first-time applicants will receive an e-mail from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requesting payment by credit/debit card and also instructions on completion of the application process.

Fingerprint Information  

 

California Education Code requires background clearances for individuals applying for first-time credentials/permits and for initial employment as a teacher or substitute teacher in a school district/county office of education. 

Fingerprints are taken with Live Scan equipment located at the Siskiyou County Office of Education and transmitted electronically to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) for processing.  The results of this Live Scan are then transmitted to the CCTC via confidential e-mail.  Even though you may have been previously fingerprinted for other purposes, that information is not available to us. 

Fingerprint processing fees are part of the credential process.  The fees must be paid to the Siskiyou County Office of Education (SCOE) either in cash or with a money order or cashiers check made payable to the SCOE.


  Credential Requirement/Initial Employment
Initial Employment Only
DOJ Processing:
$56
DOJ Processing:
$32
SCOE Rolling Fee:
$23
SCOE Rolling Fee:
$23
Total Fee:
$79
Total Fee:
$55

 

To make an appointment for fingerprinting, contact JoAnn Eastlickat 530.842.8408.


Employment 

 

SCOE publishes a list of eligible substitute teachers that is used by districts county-wide.  Your name will be placed on the list when SCOE has received the following documents:

  • Copy of teaching credential or a completed application packet for the Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
  • Completed application for Temporary County Certificate allowing employment while permit is being processed
  • Verification of background clearance by the Department of Justice

Most districts employing substitute teachers require proof of a negative Tuberculin Skin Test. It is beneficial to carry your TB Skin Test verification with you, as each employer will request a copy for their records.

If you would like an application packet or have questions regarding the permit and/or employment process, contact:

 
609 South Gold Street
Yreka California 96097
Phone: 530.842.8400
Fax: 530.842.8436