What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher 2025-2026 School Year position at Bakersfield City School District?
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Steps To Apply As a Substitute Teacher For BCSD
Extra Information
Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is located at 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA. KCSOS substitute teaching Information can be found at https://kern.org/credentials/credentialing-office/substitute-teaching-permits-substitute-pay-rates/
Applicant must make an appointment with KCSOS for fingerprints. (661) 636-4672
Rev 05/22
Copies of required certificates, transcripts, or diplomas may be submitted with the application. The district may require that originals be presented for verification before employment. Please check with Human Resources for the list of acceptable documents. For positions requiring college coursework, official transcripts will be required upon employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of the Bakersfield City School District.
Conditions Of Employment
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re-advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidate's selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
BCSD Nondiscrimination Statement
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at johnstone@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.
Steps To Apply As a Substitute Teacher For BCSD
- To be eligible, you must first obtain your Sub Permit, register with the KCSOS office as a Sub Teacher, and be given a packet that says "Congratulations, You are eligible to seek employment as a Substitute Teacher in Kern County." If you have the KCSOS SUB TEACHING packet, you are ready to apply with our district. If you don't have the packet, please visit the KCSOS office first so you can complete your preliminary paperwork.
- You will need to attach paperwork to your application, so make sure you have access to a scanner. It's in your best interest to keep the original copies of your paperwork, so please ensure you provide the copies to us; we do not make copies for you.
- Please attach the following paperwork from both sections in the "Other Documents" Section of your Application: KCSOS Paperwork:Your Own Paperwork:Valid Teaching Permit or Credential that includes the document number and expiration date or your Current Temporary County Certificate for KCSOS.ResumeForm titled "Information Necessary for Sub Teaching" completed by KCSOSTranscripts showing a Bachelor's Degree or showing that you have 90 semester units and currently enrolled in a 4 year university. (they do not have to be official transcripts)DOJ Fingerprint Clearance (half sheet) TB Results with doctor's signature Medical Examination form Physical) Certification of Completion for the Mandated Reporter Training (CANRA) & Sexual Harassment Training (both certificates need to have a completion date of July 1st, 2025 or later) Attach SB 848/AB2534 Compliance Form (Mandatory Employment Disclosure History)
Extra Information
Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is located at 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA. KCSOS substitute teaching Information can be found at https://kern.org/credentials/credentialing-office/substitute-teaching-permits-substitute-pay-rates/
Applicant must make an appointment with KCSOS for fingerprints. (661) 636-4672
Rev 05/22
Copies of required certificates, transcripts, or diplomas may be submitted with the application. The district may require that originals be presented for verification before employment. Please check with Human Resources for the list of acceptable documents. For positions requiring college coursework, official transcripts will be required upon employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of the Bakersfield City School District.
Conditions Of Employment
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re-advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidate's selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
BCSD Nondiscrimination Statement
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at johnstone@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.