Substitute Teaching Employment Process

Applications for substitute teachers are accepted only when posted on our employment Opportunities page AND ON EDJOIN.ORG.

Irvine Unified School District hires substitute teachers from August through February of each school year. Please visit Edjoin.org/IUSD for all available positions in our district.

An Emergency Substitute Rate is currently in effect until further notice. Daily Sub rate is $180/full day (anything over 4 hours) and $95/half day (anything under 4 hours). The long term rate is $220/day and goes into effect on the 16th consecutive day in the same assignment.

The application process for substitute teaching positions with the Irvine Unified School District is outlined below. We require a completed application and all supporting materials be submitted on Edjoin before consideration for your candidacy.

What are the requirements to apply as a Substitute Teacher on Edjoin?

  • Valid CA Teaching Credential or Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  How do I apply?
  • Complete the online application for Substitute Teacher via Edjoin.org (when posted). No paper applications accepted.
  • Please be sure to fill out the application completely.
  • Attach all required documents.
  • If you meet our minimum requirements, we will invite you to a hiring orientation.

If you need to obtain an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, the easiest way to acquire one is to contact the Orange County Department of Education Credentials Department to apply for your permit.

What are the requirements for the 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit?

Information regarding AB1522 (Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014)