Substitutes
Substitute Opportunities at Riverbank Unified School District
Welcome to Riverbank Unified School District! We are grateful for your service as a Substitute. Your role is vital in ensuring that students continue to learn and thrive when our regular staff is absent.
At Riverbank Unified, our commitment is guided by our Core Values:
Nurture: We build the capacity of others and put people before paper.
Serve: We serve our community and all students every day, no matter the
circumstances.
Empathize: We honor and respect every individual, ensuring kindness and dignity for all.
Lead: We foster trust by consistently living our values.
Thank you for your professionalism and commitment. Together, we are One Town. One Team. One Dream.
Certificated Substitutes
Human Resources / Certificated Substitute Services
Phone: (209) 869-2538 ext. 109 Email: HR@riverbankusd.org
Certificated substitutes provide instructional support in classrooms when teachers are absent.
Certificated Substitute Rates
- Daily Rate - $200
- ½ Day Rate - $100
- Long Term - $250 *** Long Term is defined as substituting in the same position for more than 20 days and begins on day 21
Requirements
- Valid California Teaching Credential or Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
- Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and FBI
- Current TB clearance
- Completed online application
How to Apply
- Complete the online application on EdJoin.
- Submit required documents (credential/permit, TB test, transcripts if applicable).
- Attend an orientation session (information will be provided upon selection)
- Apply on EdJoin – Certificated Substitutes
Using Frontline 
Riverbank Unified uses Frontline (formerly Aesop) to manage substitute assignments and timekeeping
- Absence Management: Substitutes can view and accept jobs online or by phone 24/7. Lesson plans may be accessible once a job is accepted.
- Certificated Substitutes - Time & Attendance: Timesheets are auto-populated and must be verified monthly. Substitutes can review, edit, and submit timesheets directly in the system.
- Access Frontline: Frontline Education Login
- Support: Access the Learning Center within Frontline for training videos and help articles.
- Quickstart Guide
Additional Information & Resources
Classified Substitutes
Human Resources / Classified Substitute Services
Phone: (209) 869-2538 ext. 109 Email: HR@riverbankusd.org
Classified substitutes support schools and departments in essential non-teaching roles. Positions may include:
- Paraeducators/Aides
- Office Assistants/Clerical
- Custodians
- Food Service Workers
- Bus Drivers
Classified Substitute Rates
Classified Substitutes are paid at Step 1 of the Classified Salary Schedule or the Classified Confidential Salary Schedule for the Position Title they are substituting for.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Position-specific qualifications (e.g., valid driver’s license for bus drivers)
- Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and FBI
- Current TB clearance
How to Apply
- Complete the online application on EdJoin.
- Submit required documents (high school diploma, certifications/licenses if applicable, TB test).
- Attend an orientation session (information will be provided upon selection)
- Apply on EdJoin – Classified Substitutes
Using Frontline
Riverbank Unified uses Frontline (formerly Aesop) to manage substitute assignments and timekeeping
- Absence Management: Substitutes can view and accept jobs online or by phone 24/7.
- Access Frontline: Frontline Education Login
Support: Access the Learning Center within Frontline for training videos and help articles.
Additional Information & Resources