Substitute Teacher Certificated TK-12th Grade (2025/2026 Year) at Helendale School District
About the Employer
Helendale is a small, tight knit locality of 5,000 residents in Southern California’s high desert alongside historic Route 66. The community is known for its outstanding recreational opportunities, including off-roading, golfing, hiking, swimming and a multitude of water sports including kayaking on Silver Lakes. Helendale is just a short drive to the cities of Apple Valley, Victorville and Barstow with their expanded opportunities for shopping, dining and medical services. Helendale’s location also makes for an easy drive to Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Palm Springs and Las Vegas. Major airports are available in Ontario and Las Vegas. Helendale sits at an altitude of 2,400 feet and experiences warm days and cool nights throughout the year. Temperature extremes can range from freezing at night in the depth of winter to summer temperatures around 100 degrees on the warmest days. The climate has low humidity year-round.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Certificated Substitute Teacher serves as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher during their absence. The substitute is responsible for delivering instruction, maintaining classroom management, and ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment in alignment with the district’s curriculum and policies. Key Responsibilities: Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to facilitate effective instruction. Maintain classroom order, monitor student behavior, and ensure a safe and respectful environment. Take attendance and report absences according to school procedures. Adapt to different grade levels and subject areas as assigned. Communicate any issues or concerns to the appropriate school personnel. Uphold school policies, including confidentiality, student safety, and district standards. Leave documentation for the returning teacher regarding classroom activities and student progress. Qualifications: Valid California Teaching Credential or 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Ability to manage a classroom, follow written plans, and communicate effectively with students and staff. Work Schedule: As needed, on-call basis during regular school days and hours. Reports to: Site Administrator and Substitute Coordinator
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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The substitute is responsible for the conduct of the class and is responsible for the full schedule of the regular teacher which includes, class schedule(s), yard duty, and any special duties performed by the absent teacher.
Substitutes are expected to follow the plans of the teacher as closely as possible.
Substitutes shall:
a) leave a report of work done in the plan book for the regular teacher, especially if lesson plans have been altered;
b) maintain normal classroom discipline procedures;
c) in cases of serious discipline procedures, contact the Principal;
d) leave adequate notes regarding absences, transfers, new students, etc.
e) maintain regular classroom routines;
f) REFRAIN FROM USING CORPORAL PUNISHMENT OF ANY KIND;
g) leave the classroom as neat as possible at the end of the day with things approximately in the same place in which they were found;
h) check with the school secretary for additional supplies as needed and for daily attendance reporting procedures;
i) lock classrooms whenever the teacher and children are out of the room and never give a student your keys.
Requirements / Qualifications
All Documents must be attached to be Consider.
- Copy of Transcript OR Credential Copy
- Driver's License Copy
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
All Documents must be attached to be Consider.
- Copy of Transcript OR Credential Copy
- Driver's License Copy
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume