Certificated Substitute 

Minimum Requirements for Prospective Teacher Permit:

1.  Official transcripts showing completion of a minimum of 90 semester units of course  work from a regionally-accredited college or university.  If a transcript shows units transferred from another institution, the letter verifying enrollment (see no. 2 below) must specify the number of units transferred that were accepted toward completion of a bachelor's degree.

2.  Verification of current enrollment from a 4-year California accredited college/university.

3.  Passed the CBEST test. (CBEST dates can be found on the CBEST site.) 

In addition to completing a substitute application, there are other forms needed to complete your application in order to become active on the substitue list.  Please visit our location at 1144 W. Lacey Blvd. in Hanford, California, to pick up this important information.

Classified Substitute

The Kings County Office of Education maintains a county-wide classified substitute list. We have the following substitute classified positions:

• Instructional Aides
• Playground Supervisors
• Specialized Health Care Nurse (LVN)
• Educational Sign Language Interpreter
• Clerical Staff
• Maintenance
• Custodian
• Groundskeeper Worker
• Cafeteria Worker
• Bus Drivers

If you are interested substituting in one or more of these positions, we have our Classified Substitute packet available in our lobby located at: 1144 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230.

The Kings County Office of Education provides legal orientation for county-wide substitutes and district employees.  The orientation covers Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse and Safety in the Workplace.  

To schedule your appointment, please call the receptionist at (559) 589-2500.

The Human Resources Department provides proficiency testing for prospective instructional aides (and other classifed staff) as well as for classified substitue positions requiring the exam.  the exam is a High School level proficiency test based on CODESP questions and guidelines.  This exam does not necessarily qualify an applicant for instructional aide positions in California, as some have higher requirements.  For specifics on requirements for open positions, please contace the county and/or district for which you are applying for.

Applicants must register in advance by calling the Kings County Office of Education Receptionist at (559) 589-2500

The Paraprofessional Exam is designed for individuals interested in applying for or becoming an Instructional Aide.  It is a CODESP exam and can be used to fulfill No Child Left Behind regulations.  However, the requirements for Paraprofessional may vary by county and/or district in California and it is recommended that you speak with the specific county/district that you are interested in applying with to determine whether or not this exam will fulfill the necessary requirements for employment.

Applicants must register in advance by calling the Kings County Office of Education Receptionist at (559) 589-2500

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The Kings County Office of Education provides Live Scan services by appointment ONLY and is scheduled every 15 minutes, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm. Hours may be expanded as needed.

All fingerprints are transmitted electronically to the Department of Justice with an anticipated five to seven working day response period; however, it can take several months for clearance. Results are sent directly to the requesting agency.

For your privacy protection the Department of Justice does not allow personal background information to be shared between agencies. Applicants must be fingerprinted for each requesting agency.

Please bring the following with you for your Live Scan/Fingerprinting appointment:

1. Completed Request for Live Scan Service form;
2. Valid photo ID;
3. Fees can be paid with cash, money orders, or cashier’s check (payable to KCOE)
   NO Debit or Credit Cards will be accepted.

To schedule your appointment, please call the receptionist at (559) 589-2500.