Substitute Teaching Permits/Substitute Pay Rates
KCSOS Credential Services Department helps process applications for substitute teacher permits, authorizing substitute teaching services for K-12 public schools in California. Individuals interested in substitute teaching in Kern County must apply for the appropriate permit directly through KCSOS Credential Services.
Permit options include:
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Emergency-30-Day-Substitute-Teacher-Application-Process
(Bachelor’s Degree or Higher)
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(Completion of 90 semester or 135 quarter units with proof of current enrollment at a 4 year CA college/university, and Completion of Basic Skills requirement)
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Note : Holders of a teaching and/or services credential do not need to apply for a substitute teaching permit.
Frequently Asked Questions for Day to Day Substitute Teachers
2024-25 District-Substitute Salary
Email credentials@kern.org to determine your eligibility to substitute teach.
Upload an unofficial transcript from all universities and community colleges attended and a copy of your CBEST score report if applicable to meet the basic skills requirement. A list of options to meet the basic skills requirement can be found in the link below.
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/basic-skills-requirement-(cl-667)
Note: As of 6-29-24 the basic skills is no longer a requirement per SB 153 for those that have earned a BA degree or higher.