Substitute
Substitute Teacher Application Process FOR INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT YET HOLD A CREDENTIAL:
Substitute Teacher Application Process FOR INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT YET HOLD A CREDENTIAL:
Substitute Teacher Application Process FOR INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT YET HOLD A CREDENTIAL:
EMERGENCY 30-DAY SUBSTITUTE TEACHING PERMIT:
Please review the requirements for the Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit by clicking here to read leaflet (CL-505P).
Step One: Create your Educator Login by visiting https://www.ctc.ca.gov/.
Step Two: Apply for your Certificate of Clearance (COC) located at the bottom of your Educator Profile. COC fee is $52.
Step Three: Submit your Official Electronic Transcripts directly to JSmead@chicousd.org from your University. Please notify Janessa Smead by email when official electronic transcripts have been submitted. You may also mail physical official transcripts to CUSD. 1163 E 7th Street, Chico CA 95928. Forward transcripts are not accepted.
Step Four: Once your Official Transcripts have been received, you will be notified to schedule your CTC Livescan. If you are new to Chico Unified, you will be required to complete a separate CUSD Livescan during your appointment. Each LiveScan fee is $52 payable with credit/debit card.
Step Five: During your LiveScan appointment, you will be given the Certificated Substitute packet to take home to complete while your LiveScan is processing with the DOJ.
Step Six: Recommendations for the 30-Day Sub Permit are submitted once a week. You will be notified by email by the CTC when your recommendation has been submitted by Chico Unified. Recommendations for the 30-Day Sub Permits are submitted after your CTC and CUSD LiveScans are completed.
Time Frame for being granted your 30-Day Sub Permit can take up to two weeks when submitted by the school district. If you submit a direct online application to the CTC, it can take up to 50 Days for the CTC to approve. Direct online applications cannot be corrected or expediated by CUSD.
Non-Refunable Application Fee's
1. Certificate of Clearance $52
2. CTC LiveScan Fee $52
3. CUSD LiveScan Fee $52
4. 30-Day Sub Permit Application Fee $102
Substitute Teacher Application Process for individuals who currently hold a credential:
Substitute Teacher Application Process for individuals who currently hold a credential:
Substitute Teacher Application Process for individuals who currently hold a credential:
Step 1: If you hold a current California Teaching Credential or a 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, please complete the AB-2534 form.
- Please submit your completed AB-2534 form to Janessa Smead at JSmead@chicousd.org.
Step 2: Once your AB-2534 has been verified, you will be contacted to schedule your District LiveScan.
- The LiveScan is a $52 fee (non-refundable).
Step 3: During your LiveScan appointment, you will be given a Substitute Teacher application packet to take home to complete while your LiveScan is being processed.
Step 4: Once the District receives your LiveScan clearance, you will be notified to schedule a second appointment to submit your completed substituting packet.
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Certificated Substitute Salary Schedule
Pay rates for the 2025/26 school year TK-12 certificated substitutes will be paid as follows:
Day-to-Day Substitutes
- Working a full day* - $175
- Working more than one-half day, but less than a full day (.8) - $140
- Working up to one-half day (.6) - $105
Long-Term Substitutes (Commencing on the eleventh day of continuous substitute service for the same staff person.)
- Working a full day* - $200
- Working more than one-half day, but less than a full day (.8) - $160
- Working up to one-half day (.6) - $120
* If the regular teacher's assignment includes an additional class, the substitute shall earn an additional factor of 0.20
