How to Begin

Substitute Teacher Requirement Checklist

1. Pre-Employment Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Basic Skills (i.e. CBEST)
Fingerprint Clearance (TCSTC & CTC)
If you already have a teaching credential, you will only need Fingerprint Clearance for the Tri County Substitute Teacher Consortium.

2. Employment Requirements

30-Day Substitute Permit or CA Credential
Negative Tuberculosis Clearance or complete the TB Risk Assessment Form - (within 60 days prior to attending the substitute orientation)
Completed Edjoin Application

3. TCSTC Requirements

STEDI SubSkills Certification (passing score of 80% or higher is required)
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Orientation

Process for employment as a substitute teacher with the Tri-County Substitute Teacher Consortium:

New Substitute Student Teacher Out-of-State Credential

EdJoin.Org

Please Note: The processing fee for teaching and services credentials, certificates, permits, authorizations, and waiver documents (unless exempt) will be $100.00 (an additional $2.50 service fee will be assessed for online applications). The new processing fee applies to initial, renewal, and subsequent applications for teaching and service documents received at the Commission. For more information on CTC's fees please go to http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl659.pdf.