Position Title:
Substitute Teacher (General Education & Special Education, Grades K–12)

Position Type:
Substitute / On-Call

Application Window:
Posted: May 2, 2025
Closing Date: April 17, 2025

Locations:
Multiple School Sites within the Lucia Mar Unified School District

Join the 2024–2025 Substitute Teacher Pool!

The Lucia Mar Unified School District is seeking qualified, dedicated, and flexible educators to join our pool of substitute teachers for the 2024–2025 school year. Positions are available across all grade levels and include both General and Special Education settings.

Compensation:

• Full-Day Rate: $175 (7.5 hours, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch)

• Half-Day Rate: $90 (up to 3.5 hours / 210 minutes)

• Long-Term Assignments (21+ consecutive days in same assignment): $190/day

Minimum Qualifications:

To apply, candidates must possess one of the following:

• A valid California Teaching Credential, or

• A valid California Substitute Teaching Permit, or

• Eligibility for a Substitute Teaching Permit, which includes:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher), and

  • Fulfillment of the Basic Skills Requirement, such as:

    • Passing scores from CBEST, SAT, ACT, or

    • Successful completion of college-level coursework in English, Reading, Writing, and Math (reflected on an official transcript)

Note: Unofficial transcripts are accepted for initial application review.

Required Application Materials:

• Letter of Interest

• Current Resume

• Three (3) Recent Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last 6 months)

• Proof of credential or eligibility (see above)

• Unofficial transcripts (if using coursework for Basic Skills Requirement)

All materials must be submitted via the online application system to be considered.

Post-Hire Requirements:

• Current TB Test clearance (dated within the past 4 years)

• Live Scan fingerprinting through Lucia Mar USD (at applicant's expense)

• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID and employment eligibility verification

Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee employment. All candidates are subject to a thorough pre-employment background check.

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion:

The Lucia Mar Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying are strictly prohibited based on actual or perceived characteristics, including but not limited to race, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation.

Inquiries or complaints may be directed to:

• Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR / Title IX Coordinator

  • 602 Orchard Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA

  • (805) 474-3000 ext. 1190

  • jennifer.handy@lmusd.org

• Linda Pierce, Director of Student Services / Section 504 Coordinator

  • 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, CA

  • (805) 474-3000 ext. 1189

  • linda.pierce@lmusd.org