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Substitute Teacher

Los Angeles County Office Of Education
Downey, CA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Job Summary

THE POSITION
Seeking qualified educators to provide substitute teaching services large and small group instruction in juvenile court schools, schools providing alternative education, and two specialized high schools. The substitute teacher provides instruction for students in the absence of the classroom teacher and maintains a positive and safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning while exemplifying professionalism and exceptional student engagement.

DESCRIPTIONS OF PROGRAMS
The Divisions of Special Programs Support and Transformation, and the Division of Student Programs (DSP), encompass both juvenile court schools, alternative education, and two specialized high schools. To learn more about our schools, visit the following website: https://www.lacoe.edu/education/lacoe-schools

Juvenile Court Schools (JCS) provide an educational program and curriculum for adjudicated youth. These fully accredited schools provide instruction in all subjects in the middle school and high school curriculum. Substitutes may teach from two to six subjects a day. Substitute teachers for our JCS schools is our greatest area of need.

Alternative Education (AE) serves at-promise students in non-traditional settings in the community. The county community school sites are located throughout Los Angeles County.

There are two specialized high schools. The Los Angeles County School for the Arts (LACHSA) on the California State University, Los Angeles campus and International Polytechnic High School (IPOLY) on the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona campus.

ASSIGNMENTS
We operate programs throughout Los Angeles County. Substitute positions are assigned as needed. Substitute teachers may select their preferred program and/or work locations. Substitute teachers who wish to work at the juvenile court schools must complete the PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Training with Los Angeles County Probation Department prior to hiring.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM CRITERIA
• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• If you currently hold a Substitute Permit, Single Subject Credential in a core academic subject, or a Multiple Subject Credential, please include it with your application

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents:
• Resume.
• A Letter of Interest.
• Transcripts verifying Bachelor’s Degree.
• If held, a Substitute Permit or Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credentials with document number.
• A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent immediate supervisor.

Comments and Other Information

Contact HRS Recruitment at HRSrecruitment@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual, or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact LACOE Risk Management at (562) 803-8297.

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