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Substitute Special Education Teacher

LEARN Academy·Bakersfield, California

$25 - $31/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Substitute Special Education Teacher · $25 - $31/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +4% vs. median posted rate for substitute teacher roles in California ($24.00/hr, n=104)
  • 174 similar openings in California · median $24.00/hr
  • 365 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$16.90/hr · p10p90 · $69.00/hr
this role: $25.00/hrmedian $24.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 104 posted substitute teacher roles in California rates. This role sits in the 58th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% above the California median for substitute teacher roles.

Provide instruction and therapeutic interventions for students with emotional and behavioral needs in the absence of the regular educator. Manage classroom dynamics and maintain student records while collaborating with behavior technicians.

Overview Learn Academy is looking for a Substitute Teacher for our location in Bakersfield, CA.

The rate is $29.28 p/h.

Learn Academy, is a certified K -12 Private Day School approved by the California Department of Education to provide Special Education Services for the following disability categories: Autism (A), Emotional Disability (ED), Mild Intellectual Disability (MIID), Moderate Intellectual Disability (MOID), Other Health Impaired (OHI), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), and Speech-Language Impairment (SLI).

Learn Academy utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students Academic, Social/Emotional Problem-Solving and Strategies.

All DCS teachers and support staff are trained in a unique methodology that assists students with maintaining Positive Choice-Making.

We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful, and who share a passion to help children and their families.

Responsibilities

Substitute Teachers will be a part of a team that works with students with emotional and behavioral needs providing therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, pre-crisis and post crisis interventions as well as instruction in the event our regularly scheduled educator is unable to attend work. This position is supported by one to three behavior technicians who assist the classroom teacher with classroom management, behavior documentation and reporting, implementing social/emotional/behavioral interventions as well as participating in teaching and instruction. Teachers are responsible for curriculum and instruction, classroom management, as well as other documentation and maintaining student records if needed. Follows a school schedule Work variable days/hours Collaborate and able to receive to feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, able to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regards certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur Must have the ability to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required Active and valid Substitute or other Education teaching certificate issued by California State Department of Education Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students preferred PCMA certified is a plus but not required. Learn Academy/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid California State Department of Education substitute or teaching certificate. Experience with behaviorally challenged students and PCMA certification are preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Collaboration
  • De-escalation
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Classroom Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Special Education
  • Curriculum Instruction
  • Positive Behavioral Supports
  • Therapeutic Holds
  • Student Documentation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $31/hr
Location
Bakersfield, California
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Jul 7, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

LEARN Academy

LEARN Academy is hiring in Bakersfield, California. It operates in education. Organization type: Privately Held. Team size: 201-500 employees. This opening is listed as full_time.

IndustryEducation
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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California Special Education Substitute Roles Require Credentials

California schools use substitute teachers to maintain coverage, while special education assignments may attract candidates with classroom, behavioral-support, or emotional-needs experience. Competition can be stronger when an active California certificate and a bachelor’s degree are required; review assignment expectations carefully. This platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, drawn from the original job description, can save research time—then confirm certificate eligibility and relevant experience before applying.

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