Substitute Teacher Information

SUB DESK: Phone: (858) 521-2784 or (858) 521-2774, FAX: (858) 485-1355
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128

Substitute Teacher Employment Application and Information

Welcome and Thank You for Your Interest!

We sincerely appreciate your interest in becoming a Substitute Teacher with Poway Unified School District (PUSD)! Our district is committed to preparing students for success in college, careers, and life. We strive to recruit, retain, and support highly qualified employees from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to enriching the educational experience of every student.

As a Substitute Teacher, you will join a team of educators committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment each day. Your willingness to support our students and schools is truly valued.

The application process for Substitute Teachers is currently closed. We look forward to welcoming new substitute teachers for the 2026–2027 school year and appreciate your patience as we work through summer updates and preparations for the upcoming school year.

Thank you again for your interest in Poway Unified School District. We are excited about the opportunity to welcome you to our PUSD community.

The Substitute Teacher application will reopen on August 1, 2026. At this time, Poway Unified School District is accepting applications from candidates who possess a valid California Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Education Specialist, or Pupil Personnel Services (Counseling) Credential.

Please note that applications from 30-Day Emergency Permit holders are not being accepted at this time.

Credential Information: Need more information regarding your California teaching credential or permit. Please visit the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) website, Credential Information, for credential services and office locations.

SDCOE locations are listed below:

San Diego Office of Education – Main Campus
6401 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 298-2194

North County Center
255 Pico Avenue
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760)761-5100

Fingerprinting Information

Certificate of Clearance Fingerprinting (41-LS)

If you are applying for a California Credential or a 30-Day Emergency Permit for the first time, you must complete the dual fingerprinting process (41-LS) required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). These fingerprints are also referred to as a Certificate of Clearance.

For more information regarding fingerprinting requirements, please visit the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Fingerprinting webpage and select "Requirements for Fingerprinting" near the bottom of the page.

Poway Unified School District Employment Fingerprinting
DOJ Clearinghouse fingerprinting is not required prior to applying for certificated employment with Poway Unified School District.

Information regarding the district's fingerprinting requirements will be provided to selected candidates upon hire.

Substiute Teacher Application and Requirements

To submit an online Substitute Teacher application, please click the link: Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 Application.

Current PUSD Student Teachers?
Interested in substitute teaching? Student teachers may substitute for their cooperating teacher while completing their credential program. Upon program completion, eligible candidates may accept assignments districtwide. Apply to the Substitute Teacher Pool through EdJoin. Please click the link: Current PUSD 2026-2027 Student Teacher Substitute Teacher Application.

All required documents listed below must be attached to your application in Edjoin; please do not send your attachments to my email.

Resume
Three signed letters of recommendation dated within the past three years.
Unofficial copies of your transcripts
CBEST test results (This is not a required attachment in your application, but if you have your results, please include them.)
TB Results/X-ray Results (Risk assessments are not accepted for first-time employees)

TB Certification

Per the Education Code, all employees must provide proof of having been screened and found free of active tuberculosis before beginning employment. Please provide evidence of a negative test within the last 4 years. A copy of the test results is sufficient. Teachers who are Retired STRS members will need to complete the Certification from Contagious or Infectious Disease (I-30).

Poway Unified Retired Teachers!

If you are a Retired PUSD certificated teacher interested in returning to substitute teaching after completing the required 180-day separation period, please email Melissa Mann at [email protected]. You will receive fingerprint information and a DocuSign electronic onboarding packet to begin the reactivation process.

Application Process
The Substitute Desk reviews applications regularly. Applicants selected to continue in the hiring process will be contacted by the Substitute Desk. Due to the high volume of applications received, please do not contact Human Resources regarding the status of your application. Applications are carefully reviewed, and candidates whose education, experience, and training best meet the needs of the District will be contacted for the next steps in the process. Applicants who are not selected to move forward will receive notification via email. Thank you for your interest in Poway Unified School District. We appreciate the time and effort you have invested in applying.

Questions: Please feel free to contact Melissa E. Mann at [email protected] or Sowmiya I. Srinivasan at [email protected] at the Substitute Assignment Desk.

Questions: Feel free to contact Melissa E. Mann at the Substitute Assignment Desk.