Since I have moved back to California I've been working on getting my substitute teaching application together. If you've ever tried to substitute teach in California it's quite the process. I first went to some of the district offices and then my sister told me I should go through the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS). So I did. I got a pile of papers to fill out, and a checklist of stuff to do; unlike Utah, California requires there substitute teachers to have at least a B.A. or in pursuit of one, and take the CBEST (a general knowledge test), whereas Utah only requires there subs to breathe.
Even though I have my Utah teaching license that limits a few hoops, but it also means that I have to spend $5 to have my transcripts sent. (That's right it costs $5 to send transcripts now when just a few years ago it only cost $2.) It's going to cost my somewhere between $150 and $200 just for the opportunity to put in a movie for kids that dislike
new authority figures for about $100/day, with no medical benefits. (Sometimes being a substitute teacher is hazardous to your health.) Here's a rundown of what it takes for me to start substituting:
- Fingerprinting and background check ($63)
- TB Exam ($12.50)
- Physical ($30+ varies on physician)
- CBEST ($41, but I have a year to take it)
- Request Transcripts ($5) and proof of UT license
- Fill out the CA sub application (free) and other paperwork
- Evaluation of transcripts ($55)
What I thought would take a few days to do, is going to take a week-and-a-few days. On Friday I went to the clinic all excited to be able to get my TB test, but once I got there they told me they weren't doing them that day because Monday is a holiday*.
What does that have to do with Friday? So my adventures continue.
*A friend informed me that it takes about 72 hours for TB results to appear, and since Monday was a holiday and the "County" clinic would be closed it would affect the results.
4 comments:
Welcome to CA. teaching. Get used to the red tape. It doesn't get any better. Try one of the urgent cares on Stockdale near CSUB for a TB test. They only charged me $10.00 and they are always open.
But look at Utah schools....not very good!
Hey English Major check your use of "there" and "my" should be me...don't forget Kern High School District will ask for your County stuff, but may also require additional paperwork. Good luck with everything!
Hey kiahna, i was gonna say the same thing!!!!! YA English lady, check your spelling haha!! Good luck with all that stuff you have to do.. Me and the girls sure do miss you!
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