Substitute Teacher (Contra Costa County) 2024-2025 School Year

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state.

Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support.

In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state. The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement - from test scores to college entrance rates. For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

There is a continuous need for qualified individuals to work as Substitute Teachers in the educational programs offered by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE). The CCCOE has many programs we offer to a diverse group of students. Please take a close look at the job description below for a detailed overview of the many programs offered.

Upon orientation you will be given the opportunity to select which sites you are most interested in substituting for. IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR ALL PROGRAMS.

In order to be a Certificated Substitute Teacher , you must posses or be eligible to qualify for a valid California Credential or an Emergency Permit.Qualifications for the above documents include:* BA degree* CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test ). Individuals may also meet the requirement with passage of college courses in Reading, Writing and Math.

Courses must have been taken at a regionally-accredited college or university for credit, passed with a grade of B or better, be degree applicable, and be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units.

All applications must be submitted online via Edjoin, please include a copy of your credential, letter of introduction and 2 references. Applicants are reviewed by Human Resources and eligible candidates will be invited to attend a substitute orientation. Applicants will also be required to be Livescan fingerprinted for the CCCOE (the CCCOE will cover the Livescan cost) and provide a current TB test in order to complete the hiring process and entering a classroom.

In order to be a Certificated Substitute Teacher , you must posses or be eligible to qualify for a valid California Credential or an Emergency Permit. Qualifications for the above documents include: * BA degree * CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test ). Individuals may also meet the requirement with passage of college courses in Reading, Writing and Math.

Courses must have been taken at a regionally-accredited college or university for credit, passed with a grade of B or better, be degree applicable, and be at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units.

All applications must be submitted online via Edjoin, please include a copy of your credential, letter of introduction and 2 references. Applicants are reviewed by Human Resources and eligible candidates will be invited to attend a substitute orientation. Applicants will also be required to be Livescan fingerprinted for the CCCOE (the CCCOE will cover the Livescan cost) and provide a current TB test in order to complete the hiring process and entering a classroom.

Comments and Other Information

Court Schools: Mt. McKinley School provides educational services to students across the county.

The school has two sites, Martinez and Byron. The Martinez site is within Juvenile Hall in Martinez and the Byron Site is at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility. Mt. McKinley School serves students who are either incarcerated or in some phase of the judicial process.

Students come from the 18 school districts within Contra Costa County. Community Schools: The Golden Gate Community School programs provide successful learning experiences for all students in an alternative education environment.

The school's main purpose is to prepare the students to return to their home districts. The Substitute Teacher in this position will work with both Middle and High School aged students. The Contra Costa Adult School (CCAS) offers educational opportunities to incarcerated adults through a partnership between the Contra Costa County Office of Education and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.

The Contra Costa County Office of Education operates Adult Education Programs at the West County Detention Facility in Richmond, CA, the Martinez Detention Facility in Martinez, CA and the Marsh Creek Detention Facility in Clayton, CA. Special Education Programs are located at Diablo Vista (Antioch), Marchus School (Concord), Heritage High School (Brentwood), Krey Elementary School (Brentwood), Liberty High School (Brentwood), Mauzy School (Alamo), O'Hara Park Middle School (Oakley) and Turner Elementary School (Antioch). The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.