Guest Teacher (Substitute) for School Year

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DEFINITION:

Under direction of the site administrator provides large and small group instruction during the regular teachers absence; develops classroom lesson plans or follows lesson plans provided by the teacher; maintains standard pupil behavior and provides an orderly learning environment; may be asked to grade papers correct assignments and check homework depending upon the length of the assignment; performs other related duties as assigned including playground supervision passing duty other additional classroom support as assigned by the school principal.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides learning experiences and teaches the lessons of study prescribed by the classroom teacher or administrator
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with wide range of mental physical and emotional maturity
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities
• Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/ District policies goals and objectives
• Follows school protocols and procedures

CREDENTIAL:

Possession of a valid California teaching credential with CLAD/BCLAD authorizing service at the elementary or secondary level preferred; or valid emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit based on a baccalaureate degree and CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test).

EDUCATION :

Bachelors degree including all courses to meet credential requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job the individual is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The individual is occasionally required to sit and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.


The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.



WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job the individual occasionally works in outside weather conditions.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must currently hold OR qualify for a 30-Day Sub Permit (possess a Bachelors degree) or Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers (completion of 90 units from a California based regionally accredited College or University including verification of current enrollment and meet any of the Basic Skills Requirements as defined by the CTC) or hold any Preliminary or Clear California Teaching Credential. Orientation classes are held to facilitate the process of obtaining sub permits once selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Please attach all transcripts obtained including those with transfer work from a community college or undergraduate university if applicable. Any transcripts submitted do not need to be official but do need to have the most recent coursework completed verification of current enrollment or the Bachelors degree applications need to be filled out entirely including work history mandatory employment disclosure and references. Any incomplete applications will not be of Transcript (College/bachelors degree)Verification of Basic Skills (CBEST SAT etc.) (For Prospective Sub Permit only)30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

• Copy of Transcript (College/bachelors degree)
• Other (Verification of Basic Skills Requirement Prospective Permit Only)

• 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Requirements / Qualifications

Must currently hold OR qualify for a 30-Day Sub Permit (possess a Bachelors degree) or Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers (completion of 90 units from a California based regionally accredited College or University including verification of current enrollment and meet any of the Basic Skills Requirements as defined by the CTC) or hold any Preliminary or Clear California Teaching Credential. Orientation classes are held to facilitate the process of obtaining sub permits once selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Please attach all transcripts obtained including those with transfer work from a community college or undergraduate university if applicable. Any transcripts submitted do not need to be official but do need to have the most recent coursework completed verification of current enrollment or the Bachelors degree applications need to be filled out entirely including work history mandatory employment disclosure and references. Any incomplete applications will not be of Transcript (College/bachelors degree)Verification of Basic Skills (CBEST SAT etc.) (For Prospective Sub Permit only)30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

• Copy of Transcript (College/bachelors degree)
• Other (Verification of Basic Skills Requirement Prospective Permit Only)

• 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Comments and Other Information

Applications are being accepted for the 2026/2027 school year. All applications will be screened. After the screening process is completed selected candidates will be invited to an interview. Following references the selected applicant would then be invited to an orientation class at a later applicant who attempts to contact individual Governing Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or Board will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the District and/or the position should be directed to the Hesperia Unified School District Personnel Services Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices on the basis of actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin ethnicity age religious creed pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status sex sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging discrimination in hiring practices should be directed to:Danny PolmounterAssistant Superintendent PersonnelHesperia Unified School District15576 Main StreetHesperia CA 92345 Ext. 7331

Comments and Other Information

Applications are being accepted for the 2026/2027 school year. All applications will be screened. After the screening process is completed selected candidates will be invited to an interview. Following references the selected applicant would then be invited to an orientation class at a later applicant who attempts to contact individual Governing Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or Board will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the District and/or the position should be directed to the Hesperia Unified School District Personnel Services Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices on the basis of actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin ethnicity age religious creed pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status sex sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging discrimination in hiring practices should be directed to:Danny PolmounterAssistant Superintendent PersonnelHesperia Unified School District15576 Main StreetHesperia CA 92345 Ext. 7331

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

Required Experience:

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