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Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teachers

Process

If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher for Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) please contact Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) or visit their website. Once you have met the requirements for Merced County Office of Education, please call Natalie Lorenzana at 209-325-2003 to request an online packet.

MUHSD prospective substitute teachers will be cleared after 

1) Application has been submitted back to Human Resources

2) Proof of Identification has been provided to Human Resources 

3) Completion of required online trainings

Required MUHSD Online Trainings for Substitutes

Wait for your district email to be created. Please click here for directions to complete this requirement. You are to complete all the training sessions listed below at your own pace. If a training is not on your portal please follow these instructions. Use the menu bar on the left side of your portal to click “Available Courses” . Then search the course number provided below. Your last step is to select the “Enroll” button. Go back to “Your Course List” and the training should now be visible.

  • Sexual Harassment Prevention in Cali. Module 1 (M-759) & 2  (M-774)
  • Suicide Prevention and Response (M-577)
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine Consent/Waiver/Request (M-634)
  • Homeless Education - Serving Students under McKinney-Vento (M-163)
  • Human Trafficking (M-522)
  • Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting (M-394)
  • Fire Safety and Fire-Extinguisher Use CalOSHA (M-306)
  • Hazard Communication for School Employees CalOSHA (M-317)
  • California Department Of Ed. Online Bullying Training Module (M-778)
  • Basic Integrated Pest Management for Classroom and Offices (M-991)
  • Workplace Violence Prevention (M-956)
  • Title IX Federal 2024 Amendments-Training of All School Employees (M-993)

NEW substitutes will have to complete two additional training sessions 

(This is NOT required for returning substitutes. However the training will pop up in your training portal).

  • Substitute Teaching - An Introduction (M-094)
  • Substitute Teaching - Classroom Management and Instruction (M-095)

Once you complete your trainings please notify Natalie Lorenzana.

Public School Works does NOT notify us of your completion.

Access Online Training

training menu for substitutes

Bonus Structure for Substitute Teachers

Bonus pay structure is for the 2024-25 normal school year only, summer school not included. The use of a sick day will not count towards a consecutive day, the bonus cycle will reset.

It is the substitute’s responsibility to submit a Substitute Bonus Pay completion form upon reaching each 15 consecutive workday increment. 

Substitute Bonus Pay Completion

  • Substitute Teachers who teach 15 consecutive workdays within the district will receive a $150 one-time bonus.
  • Substitute Teachers who teach 30 consecutive workdays within the district will receive a $300 one-time bonus.
  • Substitute Teachers who teach 45 consecutive workdays within the district will receive a $450 one-time bonus.
  • After 45 consecutive workdays, the bonus cycle will reset.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the substitute rate? 

$24.00/Hr (Non-Unit) Substitute Teacher

$37.59/Hr Adult School Substitute Teacher

$32.00/Hr Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL) Substitute

 

What is the long-term substitute rate? 

$36.00/Hr (Effective on the 11th day w/retro) (Non-Unit) Substitute Teacher

$44.00/Hr (Effective on the 11th day w/retro) Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL) Substitute


When do substitute teachers get paid? - Substitute teachers are paid one month behind and are paid on the last working day of the month. For example, hours worked in August will be paid at the end of the month in September.