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Substitute Teacher Information

Supportive substitute teachers and their students

Substitute Assignment Desk

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

Substitute Teacher Employment Application and Information

Welcome and thank you for your interest!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Substitute Teacher with Poway Unified School District (PUSD). As a substitute teacher, you will join a dedicated team committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for our students.

Application Status

Application Update:

The Substitute Teacher application is currently closed for summer updates and will reopen on August 1, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming new substitute teachers for the 2026–2027 school year and appreciate your patience as we complete summer updates and preparations.

Getting Started

Requirements

Compensation & Payroll

Minimum Requirements

PUSD is accepting applications from candidates who possess one of the following valid California credentials:

  • Multiple Subject Credential
  • Single Subject Credential
  • Education Specialist Credential
  • Pupil Personnel Services (Counseling) Credential

Note: Applications from 30-Day Emergency Permit holders are not being accepted at this time.

Fingerprinting Information

For more information about fingerprinting requirements, visit the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) fingerprinting webpage and select “Requirements for Fingerprinting.”

SDCOE Locations

  • 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

PUSD Employment Fingerprinting

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

Information about district fingerprinting requirements will be provided to selected candidates upon hire.

Application Process

The Substitute Desk reviews applications regularly. Applicants selected to continue in the hiring process will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, please do not contact Human Resources for application status updates.

Applications are carefully reviewed. Candidates whose education, experience, and training best meet district needs will be contacted for next steps. Applicants not selected will receive notification by email.

Application and Required Documents

Ready to join our team for the 2026-27 school year?

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Required documents must be attached in EdJoin. Do not email attachments.

  • ✓ Resume
  • ✓ Three signed letters of recommendation dated within the past three years
  • ✓ Unofficial transcripts
  • ✓ CBEST test results (optional, if available)
  • ✓ TB Results/X-ray Results (risk assessments are not accepted for first-time employees)

Current PUSD Student Teachers

Student teachers may substitute for their cooperating teacher while completing their credential program. Upon program completion, eligible candidates may accept assignments districtwide.

PUSD student teaching and want to substitute?

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Retired PUSD Teachers

Retired PUSD certificated teachers who are interested in returning to substitute teaching after completing the required 180-day separation period should email Melissa Mann at [email protected].

You will receive fingerprint information and a DocuSign onboarding packet to begin the reactivation process.

Additional Information

Questions

Please contact the Substitute Assignment Desk:

Thank you again for your interest in Poway Unified School District. We appreciate the time and effort you have invested in applying and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to our PUSD community.