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Certificated Substitute Classroom Teacher (GradesTKK-8)


Job Location:

Portola Valley, CA - USA

Daily Salary: USD 350 - 350
Posted: 16 October 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary
Job Summary

The Portola Valley School District is seeking capable and qualified certificated substitute classroom teachers to join our team at both of our schoolsOrmondale School (TK3) and Corte Madera School (48). Were looking for skilled educators who are strong organizers effective team players and bring prior classroom teaching experience. If you are passionate about supporting students and working in a dynamic caring school community we encourage you to apply!

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Substitute Teacher Employment Opportunity

POSITION: Certificated Substitute Classroom Teacher

Overview
The Portola Valley School District is seeking capable qualified substitute classroom teachers for both school sites: Ormondale School (TK-3) and Corte Madera School (4-8). The District utilizes the AESOP online sub calling and notification system. The ideal applicant must be a skilled organizer and collaborator with classroom teaching experience.

Training and Experience
1. Three (3) years classroom teaching experience in an elementary and/or middle grade classroom preferred.
2. Knowledge of different grade level units of study (also preferred).
3. Knowledge of and experience in implementing an array of best practices related to elementary school-age grade level instruction.
4. Interest in working in an elementary school community.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Indoor classroom and frequent outdoor playground environment; subject to frequent interruptions;
Computer lab exposure;
Daily routine ability to exchange information via hearing and speaking;
Skills knowledge mental ability and manual dexterity to carry out the posted duties and responsibilities of the job interpret and implement school policies rules and regulations and make determinations relative to the effective performance of the essential responsibilities of the position;
Ability to sit stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time to monitor student progress;
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels;
Ability to speak in audible tones so that others including young children may understand clearly;
Ability to comprehend visual and auditory input given by others;
Short term and long term memory ability is required in all tasks;
Situations may require lifting of up to 25 lbs. (light objects as part of classroom environment)
Seeing to perform assigned duties with or without vision aids; sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office machinery as needed during class time as necessary to perform the duties of the position;
Ability to bend reach walk knee bend at the waist and reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.

Licenses and other requirements:
CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school.
Valid CA Teaching Credential required.

Portola Valley School District programs activities practices and employment shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying of any student based on the students actual race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital or parental status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. PVSD contact for discrimination harassment intimidation bullying and Title IX contact:

Lynette Hovland Elementary School Principal
200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley CA 94028
x2650

The Portola Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the Portola Valley School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    A complete application file must include:Cover letterCompleted online EdJoin applicationCurrent resume and up to three current letters of recommendation including at least one letter regarding most recent experience.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    A complete application file must include:Cover letterCompleted online EdJoin applicationCurrent resume and up to three current letters of recommendation including at least one letter regarding most recent experience.

    Comments and Other Information
    FOR CERTIFICATED TEACHER SUBSTITUTES:Full Day Assignment 7:45 - 3:15 PM (M T Th F) and 7:45 - 3:45 PM on Wed. The rate of pay is $350/day for the first 10 days worked during the school completion of Day 10 the rate of pay is $375/day starting Day Day Morning 7:45 AM - 11:30 AM $187.50Half Day Afternoon 11:30 AM - 3:15 PM $187.50All Other Assignments: Assignments that do not meet the criteria for Full Day Half Day AM or Half Day PM will be paid at $50/Hour (2 hour minimum i.e. you will never be paid less than $100).Long Term Assignment:Substitutes who possess a California State Teaching Credential or 30 Day Emergency Sub Permit and teach in the same full-time assignment for thirty (30) consecutive days will be paid $375/day beginning the first day of the long term assignment. Substitutes who teach in the same full-time assignment for twenty-one (21) consecutive days and possess a full valid California State Teaching Credential (this does not include permits) will be paid at their appropriate per diem rate as determined by the current salary schedule for certificated teachers beginning the first day of the assignment. Placement on the salary schedule must be verified by transcripts and employment records.
    Comments and Other Information

    FOR CERTIFICATED TEACHER SUBSTITUTES:Full Day Assignment 7:45 - 3:15 PM (M T Th F) and 7:45 - 3:45 PM on Wed. The rate of pay is $350/day for the first 10 days worked during the school completion of Day 10 the rate of pay is $375/day starting Day Day Morning 7:45 AM - 11:30 AM $187.50Half Day Afternoon 11:30 AM - 3:15 PM $187.50All Other Assignments: Assignments that do not meet the criteria for Full Day Half Day AM or Half Day PM will be paid at $50/Hour (2 hour minimum i.e. you will never be paid less than $100).Long Term Assignment:Substitutes who possess a California State Teaching Credential or 30 Day Emergency Sub Permit and teach in the same full-time assignment for thirty (30) consecutive days will be paid $375/day beginning the first day of the long term assignment. Substitutes who teach in the same full-time assignment for twenty-one (21) consecutive days and possess a full valid California State Teaching Credential (this does not include permits) will be paid at their appropriate per diem rate as determined by the current salary schedule for certificated teachers beginning the first day of the assignment. Placement on the salary schedule must be verified by transcripts and employment records.
    Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

    Required Experience:

    IC