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Board establishes certificated resident substitute role at $245 a day to strengthen coverage
Summary
Trustees approved a certificated resident substitute position effective July 30, 2026, with pay at $245 per day for 180 school days plus five professional development days (185 total), aiming to provide stable, pre‑scheduled substitute coverage and professional development opportunities.
The Barstow Unified School District Board on July 7 approved creating a certificated resident substitute teacher role to improve site coverage and support professional development.
Interim Superintendent Mr. Gutierrez said the program will allow the district to schedule 10–15 resident substitutes who will report to district reception and be assigned to sites daily; the role is intended to bridge the gap between substitute and contracted teacher and to allow targeted professional development. The board approved an assignment structure of 180 school days plus five professional‑development days (185 total) and a daily pay rate of $245, with mileage where applicable. The effective start date listed was July 30, 2026.
Mr. Gutierrez said the district will recruit, interview and require a commitment from resident substitutes; the job will be on a time card and the district intends to pre‑schedule assignments and training so the subs develop practice and can be deployed where needed.
What’s next: staff will finalize recruitment materials, interview candidates, open required recruitments and begin onboarding for the resident substitute program prior to the start date.
