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Lodi School District

Substitute Teacher

Lodi, CA · On-site

$153/day

Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 7/26/2024 Location: Lincoln School The Lodi Public ... Principal/Vice Principal Pay Rate : $153 per day Employment Terms: Per Diem Position; as needed ...

Da Vinci Schools

Substitute Teacher

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$215/day

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE - IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR HIGH SCHOOL (FULL TIME POSITION ... The position reports to the principal or designee at the location to which they are assigned.

Da Vinci Schools

Substitute Teacher

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$215/day

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE - IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR HIGH SCHOOL (FULL TIME POSITION ... The position reports to the principal or designee at the location to which they are assigned.

Da Vinci Schools

Substitute Teacher

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$215/day

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE - IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR HIGH SCHOOL (FULL TIME POSITION ... The position reports to the principal or designee at the location to which they are assigned.

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How much do substitute principal jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for substitute principal in California is $23.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.43 and $27.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a substitute principal?

A Substitute Principal temporarily assumes the responsibilities of a school principal when they are absent. This includes managing daily operations, addressing student and staff concerns, ensuring a safe learning environment, and enforcing school policies. They may also oversee disciplinary actions, coordinate with teachers, and communicate with parents. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to maintain continuity in school administration.

What are the typical responsibilities of a substitute principal?

As a Substitute Principal, you are responsible for overseeing daily school operations, ensuring adherence to academic and behavioral standards, and responding to urgent issues or emergencies. Your day may include supervising staff, managing schedules, communicating with parents, and supporting student needs. You'll often collaborate closely with assistant principals, teachers, and support staff to maintain continuity and ensure a safe, productive environment. The role requires the flexibility to step in on short notice and effectively uphold school policies and expectations. Gaining experience as a Substitute Principal can also be a valuable stepping stone for those interested in permanent administrative positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a substitute principal?

A Substitute Principal should have a valid administrative credential, experience in educational leadership, and a thorough understanding of school policies and operations. Familiarity with student information systems, incident reporting tools, and district communication platforms is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, decisiveness, and the ability to quickly build rapport with staff, students, and parents set outstanding candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for maintaining school continuity, safety, and positive culture during a principal's absence.

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Infographic showing various Substitute Principal job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,223 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Substitute Principal / Assistant Principal

Redwood City School District

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$779.66/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Assistant Principal
RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners.
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assumes functions consistent with a Principal's duties. The Assistant Principal is particularly responsible for maintenance of the mechanical aspects of programming and for the general supervision of students during the regular school day and in all extra-curricular activities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Become familiar with all duties of the Principal
Enforce rules of acceptable behavior for pupils
Assist Principal in areas such as communication with staff and community
Evaluate certificated and classified staff
Evaluate articulation with feeder schools
Coordinate testing program
Assume leadership of school in absence of principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with current practices in teaching and curriculum development
Familiarity with communication skills and personnel practices
Familiarity with evaluation procedures and techniques
Ability to supervise personnel and to work with students and community to ensure optimum opportunity for staff and students
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of approved program in education and administration
Masters or advanced degree with concentration in elementary administration
Five years of successful teaching elementary teaching experience
Previous administrative experience desirable
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
Possess a valid California credential authorizing service as an assistant principal.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Department Management (Certificated) Locations District Office Additional Information Principal - $779.66 per diem, Assistant Principal $668.46 - per diem. Long term assignments - 21+ days, an additional $50 per day.

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