Guest Teacher at Desert Sands Unified School District
About the Employer
We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in employment with our district. Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to the students and the families of the communities that we serve. We have a competitive salary and benefit package to offer our employees along with excellent working conditions in modern school facilities. Our district is located in the resort communities of Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Indio. Our community offers the amenities of a resort lifestyle along with an affordable housing market for full-time residents. The Personnel Office strives to provide the best possible service to our current employees and applicants to the district. Please feel free to call any of the staff members listed in our division for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Desert Sands Unified School District will recommend qualified non-credentialed applicants to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the issuance of an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit. Currently, the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) is waived for applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree.
Official transcripts are required only if you do not already hold a valid California Teaching Credential or Substitute Permit. If you are applying for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit for the first time, you must submit official transcripts as part of your application.
- Copy of Transcript (Please upload a copy of your transcript showing proof of a Bachelor's degree or higher. If this is your first time applying for a teaching credential or substitute permit, an official transcript will be required. Do not drop off transcripts in person. You will be notified when and how to submit or order official transcripts. If your official transcript is in a sealed envelope, do not open it to upload a copy. Instead, upload a placeholder document stating: “I will provide official transcripts.)
- Credential Copy (Please upload a copy of your valid California Teaching Credential or Substitute Permit. If you do not currently hold a credential or permit, upload a placeholder document stating: “I will apply for a 30-Day Substitute Permit through DSUSD.”)
- Health (A valid medical screening and tuberculosis (TB) clearance are required for employment. Please upload a copy of your TB clearance—results completed within the past 4 years are acceptable. If you do not currently have a TB clearance, please upload a placeholder document stating: “I understand that TB clearance and a medical screening are required for employment.” The Medical Screening form will be provided in the employment packet.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of Recommendation - 3 Letters are required)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (If you have already passed the CBEST, please upload a copy of your passing scores. The Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) is currently not required for substitute permit applicants. If you do not have CBEST scores, please upload a placeholder document stating: “I want to apply without the BSR requirement.”)
Requirements / Qualifications
Desert Sands Unified School District will recommend qualified non-credentialed applicants to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the issuance of an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit. Currently, the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) is waived for applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree.
Official transcripts are required only if you do not already hold a valid California Teaching Credential or Substitute Permit. If you are applying for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit for the first time, you must submit official transcripts as part of your application.
- Copy of Transcript (Please upload a copy of your transcript showing proof of a Bachelor's degree or higher. If this is your first time applying for a teaching credential or substitute permit, an official transcript will be required. Do not drop off transcripts in person. You will be notified when and how to submit or order official transcripts. If your official transcript is in a sealed envelope, do not open it to upload a copy. Instead, upload a placeholder document stating: “I will provide official transcripts.)
- Credential Copy (Please upload a copy of your valid California Teaching Credential or Substitute Permit. If you do not currently hold a credential or permit, upload a placeholder document stating: “I will apply for a 30-Day Substitute Permit through DSUSD.”)
- Health (A valid medical screening and tuberculosis (TB) clearance are required for employment. Please upload a copy of your TB clearance—results completed within the past 4 years are acceptable. If you do not currently have a TB clearance, please upload a placeholder document stating: “I understand that TB clearance and a medical screening are required for employment.” The Medical Screening form will be provided in the employment packet.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of Recommendation - 3 Letters are required)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (If you have already passed the CBEST, please upload a copy of your passing scores. The Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) is currently not required for substitute permit applicants. If you do not have CBEST scores, please upload a placeholder document stating: “I want to apply without the BSR requirement.”)
Comments and Other Information
To be eligible for this position, applicants must have either a Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 90 semester units and be currently enrolled in a university program.
A medical examination is required for individuals seeking their first assignment as a substitute teacher in a California classroom. A medical form will be provided after the application has been processed.
Applicants who successfully pass the initial screening will receive an email notification with instructions to pick up an employment packet. Fingerprint clearance is required by both Desert Sands Unified School District and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Fingerprint forms and further instructions will be included in the packet.
Comments and Other Information
To be eligible for this position, applicants must have either a Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 90 semester units and be currently enrolled in a university program.
A medical examination is required for individuals seeking their first assignment as a substitute teacher in a California classroom. A medical form will be provided after the application has been processed.
Applicants who successfully pass the initial screening will receive an email notification with instructions to pick up an employment packet. Fingerprint clearance is required by both Desert Sands Unified School District and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Fingerprint forms and further instructions will be included in the packet.
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/1/2025
Contact
Patricia Gomez
760-771-8694
760-771-8694
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
$185 Daily
$185 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
$185.00 daily, $210.00 daily for long term assignment (after 10 days continuous)
Length of Work Year
10 months / On-call basis
Employment Type
Part Time