Thank you for your interest in substitute teaching in Marin County. We appreciate your desire to become part of the highly-valued Marin County Office of Education substitute teacher pool serving students countywide.

This video provides the most recent information about applying to become a substitute.

Substitute Registration:

This first step to becoming a substitute is to register on the countywide substitute list. The countywide substitute packet is available for pick-up at the county office (1111 Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael) or click on the 2022/2023 Countywide Substitute Registration packet.

All applicants complete the same registration packet. This includes those who are new to substituting, those who are retired, or those who previously taught in a district. Registration packets are accepted until June 16, 2023.  

There are three options for delivering the countywide substitute registration packet:

• Mail: P.O. Box 4925, San Rafael, 94913 (Please include "Attn: Amy Ridings" or Attn: Credentials Analyst" on the envelope).
• In-person delivery: Monday - Friday from 7:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. at 1111 Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael. There is a locked inbox outside my office door.
• Attend a substitute meeting (see information below).

Direct District Hire - Emergency 30 Day Permit Application:

For applicants who have been told by a district you are a direct hire, meaning you do not need to complete the countywide substitute registration packet, but need assistance with the Emergency 30 Day Permit application, please see below:

1. Complete the Emergency 30 Day Permit Recommendation form.
2. Provide official transcripts. Please review this page regarding acceptable transcript formats.
3. Provide the basic skills information. There are eight basic skills options. For more information, review this leaflet. 
   1. This requirement is waived from January 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024. If you have met the basic skills requirement, it is recommended to submit this information with the application.
4. Complete the Commission on Teacher Credentialing's live scan form (A0281), if not already completed.
   1. Live scanning for a district does not meet this requirement.
5. Create your Commission on Teacher Credentialing profile.
   1. Instructions are available on our Resources webpage.

There are three options for delivering the above documents:

• Mail: P.O. Box 4925, San Rafael, 94913 (Please include "Attn: Amy Ridings" or Attn: Credentials Analyst" on the envelope).
• In-person delivery: Monday - Friday from 7:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. at 1111 Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael. There is a locked inbox outside my office door.
• Attend a substitute meeting (see information below).

Substitute Meetings:

Substitute meetings provide new substitutes the opportunity to review the packet with the Credentials Analyst and ask questions regarding substituting in Marin County. This meeting is optional.

Beginning March 13th, I'm offering weekly meetings on:

• Monday 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m. and 3:30p.m. - 5:00p.m.
• Tuesday 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
• Thursday 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m. and 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

These meetings are on a first-come, first-serve basis. They exclude holidays and other events.

Due to working remote until April 3rd, the meetings are on Zoom. You may also click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86055188362.