For substitute teachers with valid 30-day substitute permits or California teaching credentials. (Effective: Nov. 10, 2023.)
Substitute teacher daily rates: Full Day – $200 / $220 special education (zero period additional $41)
Substitute teacher stipend(s): If a substitute teacher works as a substitute teacher during the current school year, the following stipend(s) will be paid in June:
Days worked
(Current School Year) |
Stipend |
Total Stipend
(Cumulative) |
| 50 days |
$250 |
$250 |
| 100 days |
$500 |
$750 |
| 150 days |
$750 |
$1,500 |
Substitute teacher hours: All substitute teachers are to report to the assigned site at least 15 minutes prior to the designated school starting time. Substitute teachers in a full-day assignment are released from the assignment 15 minutes after the student dismissal time by checking out in the school site office.
| Grade Level |
Full Day Times |
Half Day
A.M. Times |
Half Day
P.M. Times |
| Elementary Program |
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
8-11:45 a.m. |
11:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Secondary Program
Zero Period:
Middle School
7:30-8:15 a.m.
High School
7:15-8:30 a.m. |
8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. |
8:15 a.m.-noon |
Noon-3:45 p.m. |
| Gilroy Early College Academy (GECA) |
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. |
8:35 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
12:20-4 p.m. |
Cancellation of assignment: Any substitute teacher who reports to an assignment and the assignment has been cancelled by the District will be compensated at a half-day rate if no other assignment is available.
Change of assignment: Any substitute teacher may be reassigned to another class or school site on the date of accepted assignment. Refusal to accept the change in assignment will result in non-payment.
Payroll procedures: Time claims are generated by Human Resources on the 15th of each month. All live checks are mailed directly from the Santa Clara County Office of Education. For direct deposit, contact Human Resources for additional information and required form.
Payroll cycle example: Period of September 16 to October 15 = Paid November 10.
Approved by the GUSD Board of Education on Nov. 9, 2023.
