Substitute Teacher

Altus Schools (San Diego County) · San Diego · San Diego County

Salary: $295 – $295 per year

Job description and requirements

Requirements / Qualifications Full-time position, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university Must have a valid California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit or California Clear or Preliminary Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Must pass a workstyles/behavior survey and math assessment Ability to maintain reliable on-site attendance and punctuality in accordance with assigned work schedule. Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation TB Clearance Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI The following items will be required with application submission: • Certification (Copy of CA 30-Day Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit) • Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed) • Letter of Introduction • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the last two years, including one from a direct supervisor) • Resume Comments and Other Information IMPORTANT NOTICE: This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed. Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin) To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload: Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor. Resume Cover Letter Copy of Credential In addition, you will be asked to respond to six long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application. LOCATION: 228 workday calendar - 12 month - 100% onsite (Monday-Friday) Join Our Award-Winning Team at Altus Schools! Altus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. For more than 30 years, Altus has redefined what learning can look like—offering students a flexible, individualized approach that meets them where they are and helps them achieve their personal and academic goals. Our award-winning program features: Customized course plans built around each student’s needs and interests One-on-one teacher support in a caring, inclusive environment Individualized college and career planning to prepare students for the future Flexible scheduling that empowers students to take ownership of their learning Altus Schools is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021)—the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. As the first K–12 school system to earn this distinction and the only educational organization to receive it twice, Altus sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in education. Our unique “University Model” blends independent study with in-person labs and tutorials at safe, modern, and technology-rich resource centers across San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Together, our educators, students, and families create a collaborative community that inspires success and lifelong learning. Join Altus Schools—where innovation, support, and excellence come together to help every student thrive. For more information visit our website at: altus4u.com SELECTION PROCESS: Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent School Services and Founder. Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer-paid for the employee and all eligible dependents! This position contributes to CalSTRS retirement. At Altus Schools, we offer a FREE Teacher Induction Program to all teachers with a preliminary Single- or Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential! Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Jessica Andrecht at jandrecht@altusschools.net. Advance notice is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
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Requirements / Qualifications

Full-time position, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university Must have a valid California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit or California Clear or Preliminary Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Must pass a workstyles/behavior survey and math assessment Ability to maintain reliable on-site attendance and punctuality in accordance with assigned work schedule. Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation TB Clearance Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI

The following items will be required with application submission:

  • Certification (Copy of CA 30-Day Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit)
  • Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the last two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed. Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin) To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload: Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor. Resume Cover Letter Copy of Credential In addition, you will be asked to respond to six long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application. LOCATION: 228 workday calendar - 12 month - 100% onsite (Monday-Friday) Join Our Award-Winning Team at Altus Schools! Altus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. For more than 30 years, Altus has redefined what learning can look like—offering students a flexible, individualized approach that meets them where they are and helps them achieve their personal and academic goals. Our award-winning program features: Customized course plans built around each student’s needs and interests One-on-one teacher support in a caring, inclusive environment Individualized college and career planning to prepare students for the future Flexible scheduling that empowers students to take ownership of their learning Altus Schools is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021)—the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. As the first K–12 school system to earn this distinction and the only educational organization to receive it twice, Altus sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in education. Our unique “University Model” blends independent study with in-person labs and tutorials at safe, modern, and technology-rich resource centers across San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Together, our educators, students, and families create a collaborative community that inspires success and lifelong learning. Join Altus Schools—where innovation, support, and excellence come together to help every student thrive. For more information visit our website at: altus4u.com SELECTION PROCESS: Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent School Services and Founder. Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer-paid for the employee and all eligible dependents! This position contributes to CalSTRS retirement. At Altus Schools, we offer a FREE Teacher Induction Program to all teachers with a preliminary Single- or Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential! Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Jessica Andrecht at jandrecht@altusschools.net. Advance notice is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

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Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $295. That is $88 above the $207 median among 64 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

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Altus Schools (San Diego County) currently has 8 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 750 current school district openings in San Diego County, including this position.

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This is a continuous filing that has been listed for 29 days since CA Public Jobs first observed it.

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This posting appears on EdJoin. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 6, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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