2025-2026 Substitute Teacher - For Current TUSD Student Teachers **ONLY** at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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CLASSROOM TEACHER
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP
Directly responsible to school principal or designee.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide planned instruction in each subject assigned to teach.
2. Follow course of study specified in state law and school district regulations.
3. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum growth for each student.
4. Select and use appropriate materials available in the district for students and subjects assigned.
5. Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and communicate with parents and staff on the individual pupil’s progress.
6. Identify pupil needs and consult with other professional staff records, in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavioral, and learning problems.
7. Maintain basic student records as required.
8. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
9. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
10. Maintain professional relationships with students, with colleagues, and between school and home.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTROL
1. Establish a standard of classroom control that allows effective learning to take place.
2. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to the growth of student responsibility and self-control.
3. Encourage an atmosphere that stimulates inquiry, self-expression, and individual growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OTHER DUTIES
1. Share equally, insofar as possible, in the supervision of pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
2. Share equally, insofar as possible, in faculty responsibilities during the working day.
3. Share in the supervision and/or sponsorship of student activities in terms of teacher interests and school needs.
4. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.
5. Perform business services as required.
6. Participate in community-school relations.
Requirements / Qualifications
**Bachelor's degree required**
Each item listed below MUST be submitted as attachments to the EDJOIN application: Prior written approval from the Master Teacher; Prior written approval from the School Principal; Prior written approval from the University Supervisor. These documents will serve as your letters of recommendation and approval to work as a substitute teacher during your student teaching assignment, or upon completion of your student teaching assignment. The following attachments are required for consideration:
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (Please provide one letter of approval from each of the following: your Master Teacher, your School Principal, and your University Supervisor)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST, CSETs)
Requirements / Qualifications
**Bachelor's degree required**
Each item listed below MUST be submitted as attachments to the EDJOIN application: Prior written approval from the Master Teacher; Prior written approval from the School Principal; Prior written approval from the University Supervisor. These documents will serve as your letters of recommendation and approval to work as a substitute teacher during your student teaching assignment, or upon completion of your student teaching assignment. The following attachments are required for consideration:
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (Please provide one letter of approval from each of the following: your Master Teacher, your School Principal, and your University Supervisor)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST, CSETs)
Comments and Other Information
It is the student teacher’s responsibility to confirm with their University Supervisor whether their program permits substitute teaching, including any stipulations or limitations. The student teacher must also adhere to all guidelines established by their university.
Comments and Other Information
It is the student teacher’s responsibility to confirm with their University Supervisor whether their program permits substitute teaching, including any stipulations or limitations. The student teacher must also adhere to all guidelines established by their university.
Application Deadline
9/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/25/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
$175 Daily
$175 Daily
Length of Work Year
185 days
Employment Type
Part Time