Temporary & Substitute Opportunities

Substitutes play a critical role in maintaining the continuity of students’ learning environment, and OUSD is always looking for qualified and interested candidates.

Become a Substitute Teacher

Statistics indicate that one full year of instruction in every student's K-12 education will be provided by a guest (substitute) teacher.

Guest teaching is an excellent means of exploring the teaching field as a career, offering opportunities for hands-on experience with a variety of classrooms and student populations.

Examples of Substitute Teaching Opportunities

What are the qualifications to be a Guest Teacher?

Official transcript of Bachelor's degree.
Passing CBEST score or equivalent (see CTC Leaflet L-667 for additional Basic Skills Tests) equivalent (This is temporarily removed as a requirement until 6/30/2024)
Two recent professional references (through email form as part of application process)
Tuberculosis clearance within the past 60 days
Eligibility for Guest teacher permit (click link to see CA requirements for the sub permit)
Eligibility to be employed in the United States (citizen or resident with legal employment status)
Pass background check (cost to you for fingerprinting will be in the range of $52.00 - $69.00 depending on whether your credential is already in process)

If you have already been fingerprinted for the Alameda County Consortium you don't need to be printed again to start subbing for OUSD!

Do I need a credential to Guest Teach?

You need a 30-day Substitute Permit, which is the "sub credential".

This is a certificate from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing that will allow you to teach in classrooms but limits you to no more than 30 days of service in any single classroom a year (and 20 days of service for Special Education classrooms).

If you have questions, please reach out to Recruitment@ousd.org

Non-teaching Substitute Positions

Many of the positions in OUSD are outside of the classroom and OUSD needs subs for many of these every day to keep our students' education on track!

Classified staff keep our buildings and facilities clean and in repair, prepare and serve thousands of meals daily, directly support Special Needs students in the classroom, and perform a variety of essential clerical tasks such as School Attendance, School Front Desk support, and Administrative and Clerical support in schools and central office departments.

Examples of community support substitute roles
What are the qualifications for Classified Substitute positions?

Examples of community support substitute roles

What are the qualifications for Classified Substitute positions?

Basic qualifications for Classified substitute hire are:

Recent Negative TB test
Pass background check

NOTE: If you have already been fingerprinted for the Alameda County Consortium you don't need to be printed again to start subbing for OUSD!

High school diploma

(For some assignments there may be additional special skills or certifications required, such as Food Safety, First Aid and/or CPR certification, or demonstration of adequate clerical skills to fill some assignments)

Each posting will list specific skills requirements.

If you have questions, please reach out to Recruitment@ousd.org