SUBSTITUTE TEACHING IN MARIN COUNTY


It is a pleasure to welcome you as a Substitute Teacher for the Marin County School Districts.  We are pleased that you have chosen to to be a part of our team and to share our goal of providing a quality education for all students.  You are a vital part of the school system, and play an important role in delivering continuity of instruction during absences of regular teaching staff.  It is our hope that this Web page, designed especially for you, will be a helpful source of information.

 Mary Jane Burke

Marin County Superintendent of Schools

Requirements:  To substitute teach in Marin County public schools, you need a Substitute Teacher Identification Verification issued yearly from the Marin County Office of Education Credentials Analyst.  To be eligible, you must have either a valid, current California Teaching Credential OR a current Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit (see requirements: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl505p.pdf ).  Also needed is proof of freedom from active tuberculosis from your medical provider (valid for four years) AND fingerprint clearance under the umbrella of Marin County Substitute Teachers through the Marin County Office of Education.  Information below will help you get started.

ALERT! Starting July 1, 2011, the annual re-registration begins. All active 10/11 subs should return the mailed form in order to receive their 2011/2012 Substitute Teacher's Identification Verification via email. Please carry the email printout to present at school sites.            Comment posted 6/2/2011

ALERT
While there is never a guarantee of sub work in Marin County, please be aware that the demand for substitute teachers is extremely low compared to past years.   Comment updated 10/29/2010

ALERTAs of April 6, 2009, the Marin Countywide Sub Pool is no longer accepting first-time registrants holding Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permits.           Comment posted 4/6/2009

ALERTAs of October 1, 2009, CTC will only accept online renewals of Clear Credentials and Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permits. Paper applications & processing fees to renew sub permits will be returned with a letter instructing the applicants to renew online.        Comment posted 8/3/2009

·   Getting Started

The Substitute Packet: What you need to get started. 

·   Subbing as a Teacher or ParaEducator for MCOE

For MCOE:  Things to Know and Forms to Have:  Substitute Teaching in MCOE Special Education classes has procedures, timesheets and payroll deadlines. Everything you need is here!

·   Countywide Conclave

Monday,

September 12, 2011

 

 

Countywide Conclave:  The Back-To-School Orientation for all county substitute teachers, though not mandatory, is encouraged.  Next year's date will be posted August 2010. signup.marinschools.org/

·  Substitute Forums

Elementary School Focus

Middle & High School Focus

2011/12 FORUMS TO BE ANNOUNCED. Join your peers to cover techniques in creating a shared student/teacher ownership of problem-based and knowledge-based learning in the Elementary and Middle/High School settings.  http://signup.marinschools.org/

·   Training Opportunities

Training Opportunities:  Workshops designed with the substitute teacher in mind as well as offered curriculum trainings.  View and register online. http://signup.marinschools.org/  (First time? Remember to create your account. Then “Enroll”, then “Submit”.)

·   District Rates

District Rates:  Up-to-date district pay rates for substitute teachers, including contact information and registration info.

·   Questions and Concerns

Questions and Concerns:  Who to contact in each district for problem-solving.  Plus, links to every Marin school district’s website.                     www.marinschools.org/district.htm

·   Registration and Support

Registration and Support:  Print out a substitute teacher registration packet (Getting Started above) or request a substitute teacher registration packet sent to you. 

·   Directions to Marin Schools

Directions to Districts and Schools:  Our directory to all school district offices and their school sites in Marin County; updated annually.mcoeweb.marin.k12.ca.us/es/SchoolDirect/Directory.htm

·   Important Web Resource Links 

Direct links to various websites of importance to substitutes.

 

·   Contact Us

 

The Credentials Department is open to the public

Tuesdays - Thursdays,

8 a.m - 4 p.m.

Please call for a morning or afternoon appointment.

 

Contact Us:

Linda Rittenberry, County of Marin Credentials Analyst

Phone:  (415) 499-5863     Fax:  (415) 491-6625

Please cut and paste this email address into your email service:  lritt@marin.k12.ca.us

Marin County Office of Education

1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, P.O. Box 4925

San Rafael, CA 94913

http://www.marinschools.org

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