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

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 aim to hire, retain, and support high-quality staff from diverse backgrounds to enrich every student's educational journey.

As a Substitute Teacher, you will join a dedicated team of educators focused on providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment each day. Your enthusiasm for supporting our students and schools is highly valued.

The application process for Substitute Teachers is currently closed, but we eagerly anticipate welcoming new substitute teachers come the 2026-2027 school year. I appreciate your patience as we guide new candidates through the interview and orientation process. We appreciate your interest and are excited about the prospect of you joining our PUSD community.

Interested applicants must follow the steps as outlined below:

1. The Substitute Teacher application is currently closed: At this time, Poway Unified is accepting applications from candidates who possess one of the following credentials: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential, Education Specialist Teaching Credential, or a Counseling Credential.

For your information: If you need to register your Teaching Credential, please click the link to learn more about Credential information with our SDCOE county offices. 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

2. Complete fingerprint requirements. Fingerprinting - If you are applying for a California Credential or 30-Day Emergency Permit for the first time, you must do the DUAL fingerprinting process (41- LS). These fingerprints are also referred to as a Certificate of Clearance. See the link for more information for the requirements for fingerprinting.

Go to SDCOE Fingerprinting, then click the tab towards the bottom of the page, 'Requirements for Fingerprinting.

Second set of Fingerprinting Information:

DOJ Clearinghouse fingerprinting is not required for Poway Unified School District certificated employment.

Information regarding the second set of fingerprinting requirements will be provided upon hire.

3. To submit an online Substitute Teacher application, please click the link: PUSD Substitute Teacher 2025-2026 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 being checked 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 Certification from Contagious or Infectious Disease (I-30).

PUSD Retiree

If you are a Retired PUSD certificated teacher wanting to return to PUSD after your 180-day waiting period, please email Melissa Mann at [email protected] to get the PUSD Retiree Substitute Teacher packet.

Application Process
The Substitute Desk will review applications regularly. Applicants selected for employment will receive communication from the Substitute Desk. Due to the high volume of applications received, Poway Unified School District requests that you do not contact the Human Resources office regarding the status of your application. Applications will be carefully reviewed, and those with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be contacted to continue the process. If it is determined that you will not move forward, you will receive a regret email. Melissa Mann is notified each time an applicant applies. I appreciate your interest in Poway Unified School District. Thank you for your time!

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.