Substitute Teacher (Special Education and Educational Services Department) at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

9/30/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/20/2026
Contact
Desiree Zuniga
209-381-4063
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Single Rate
$195.00 per day ($26 hourly) Daily
Length of Work Year
2026-2027
Employment Type
Full Time, Part Time
Department/Program:
Special Education and Educational Services Department

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must be registered with the Merced County Office of Education Credentialing Department and be active on the County-Wide Sub List To substitute for Merced County Office of Education, the following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application 2) Resume 3) Copy of BA/BS degree 4) Copy of your California credential (if applicable) or possess a valid 30 day-Substitute Permit Education: Bachelor's degree; OR 90 college units (B or better*) AND currently enrolled in a 4-year college.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLCATIONS INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Candidate pool is reviewed every two weeks and processing time may vary. If you're not currently on the County-Wide Sub List, please complete the necessary steps to join the county-wide sub list. You can learn more about the requirements and access the application resources on our Credential Services webpage: https://www.mcoe.org/departments-programs/human-resources/credentials-substitutes

  • Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree OR 90 college units AND currently enrolled in a 4-year college)

Requirements / Qualifications

Must be registered with the Merced County Office of Education Credentialing Department and be active on the County-Wide Sub List To substitute for Merced County Office of Education, the following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application 2) Resume 3) Copy of BA/BS degree 4) Copy of your California credential (if applicable) or possess a valid 30 day-Substitute Permit Education: Bachelor's degree; OR 90 college units (B or better*) AND currently enrolled in a 4-year college.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLCATIONS INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Candidate pool is reviewed every two weeks and processing time may vary. If you're not currently on the County-Wide Sub List, please complete the necessary steps to join the county-wide sub list. You can learn more about the requirements and access the application resources on our Credential Services webpage: https://www.mcoe.org/departments-programs/human-resources/credentials-substitutes

  • Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree OR 90 college units AND currently enrolled in a 4-year college)

Comments and Other Information

If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Comments and Other Information


If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.