Substitute Staff

We are excited to announce we have ongoing professional development training for you that you can take at any time.  These trainings are from The Master Teacher^®. 

For over 50 years, they have offered comprehensive, flexible professional development solutions that meet school and district needs. We are implementing this training to support you and to help provide continuity of instruction for our students while under your supervision. 

Starting February 15, 2023, all newly hired substitutes to Lynwood Unified School District will be required to take the first eight (8) courses. You will have two weeks to complete the courses. You may start to substitute prior to completing all of the required courses. 

• STLN 101 - Introduction to Being a Substitute Teacher
• STLN 102 - Making Connections and a Good Impression
• STLN 103 – The First 30 Seconds
• STLN 104 – Being an Effective Classroom Manager
• STLN 105 – Communication in the School
• STLN 106 – Effective Classroom Discipline
• SLTN 107 – Active Learning
• STLN 108 – Learning Styles and Strategies

Each course is 45 minutes in length, requires an 80 percent as a passing score and will provide a certificate of completion. You can review the course as many times as you choose. Other courses include:

• STLN 110 – Supporting Instruction:  Reading
• STLN 111 – Supporting Instruction:  Writing
• STLN 112 – Supporting Instruction:  Mathematics
• STLN 113 – Reading Comprehension:  Narrative Texts
• STLN 114 – Reading Comprehension:  Informative Texts
• STLN 115 – Reading Comprehension:  Decoding Language and Utilizing Layout
• STLN 116 – Writing Fundamentals:  Parts of Speech and Effective Sentences
• STLN 117 – Writing Fundamentals:  Mechanics of Writing
• STLN 118 – Mathematics”  Understanding the Basic Skills
• STLN 119 – Mathematics:  Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
• STLN 120  - Basic Algebra
• STLN 121 – Basic Geometry
• STLN 122 – Mathematics:  Data Analysis
• STLN 123 – Introduction to Emergency Action Principles
• STLN 124 – Providing Care in an Emergency

To take advantage of this opportunity, all current subs will receive an official invite from The Master Teacher^®.  You need this invite to register.  This invite will be sent to your mylusd.org email address.

These courses are open to all substitute teachers on a voluntary basis. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity!

Email Communication

All official communication with Substitutes will be sent to your mylusd.org email account. As an active Substitute for Lynwood Unified School District, this email will serve as your primary point of contact — personal email addresses will not be used. We highly recommend checking your mylusd.org inbox daily to stay informed.

Work Hours, Pay Rate, and Time Cards

Substitute work hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please check in with the school secretary upon arrival.

• Early Childhood Education classrooms: $135.00 per day

• TK–12 classrooms: $180.00 per day

• After 21 days of service, the TK–12 substitute rate increases to $210.00 per day

To receive payment, all Substitutes must complete the yellow substitute card, which requires the Principal’s signature at the end of your assignment.

Completed time cards should be submitted to Laura Trujillo at the District Office front desk by the 25th of each month.

Credential Renewal

Credential Renewal may be done online only. Please refer to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for the latest information regarding California Credential requirements.

The renewal process for your Clear, Professional, or Professional Clear Credential, or reissuance of your 30-Day Substitute Permit can be submitted on-line with the use of a major credit card.

Begin by visiting the CCTC credential renewal web site.

• Enter your social security number and date of birth.
• Select the renew box next to the credential(s) that you wish to renew.
• If you have a professional clear credential you will need to enter information for the self-verification process. If you hold a 30-Day Substitute Permit, a Clear, or a Professional Credential the system will take you directly to step 4.
• Answer the Personal and Professional Fitness questions. If you answer yes to a question, a full explanation is required in the text box provided.
• Complete all required fields to process your payment. Enter a confirmation e-mail address. You will receive an e-mail confirmation shortly thereafter - please forward this confirmation notice to Human Resources office. When you receive your renewed credential, bring it in so we can make a copy and update your records - or copy both sides and send the copy to Human Resources.
• Print the confirmation of payment page for your records and record your confirmation number.