Certificated Handbook - Chula Vista Elementary School District

All materials including room key, must be returned to the school office before you leave at the end of the
school day. Do not forget to sign out when you leave.
Assignments in error: We hope we do not assign you where there is not a vacancy, but if it happens and we
are unable to reassign you to another school site, you will receive one half day pay to compensate you for your
travel time and you may leave the school site and go home. Be sure the SubDesk knows the situation before
you leave the school site.
Evaluations/Warnings: The site administrator may evaluate your services and the evaluation or warning will
be forwarded to Human Resources for placement in your personnel file (samples provided on pages 16-19).
These evaluations or warnings will be of assistance for district employment purposes if you seek contracted
employment in our district.
A site administrator may submit an evaluation of your services as a substitute at any time or a warning for poor
performance, no-show or tardy. However, after you have served in the same assignment for a minimum of
three days, you may request that an evaluation of your services to the Human Resources Department.
You may be assured that a negative evaluation/warning will not become a part of your personnel file without
your knowledge and opportunity to respond to the evaluation/warning. Do not hesitate to remind the
administrator if you serve three or more days in the same assignment and have not received and evaluation.
You will receive a copy of all evaluations/warnings from the Sub Desk if you do not receive a copy from the
school site.
Work Injury: Most California workers are protected in the event of job-related injuries and illness by workers’
compensation, which is paid for by the District. If you are injured or become ill as a result of your job, this
coverage pays for medical care, necessary rehabilitation services, income in case you are disabled and can’t
work, or death benefits to your dependents.
If you would prefer to be treated by your doctor in the event of any job-related injury, notify the district in
WRITING by providing the name of your personal physician or chiropractor who has treated you in the past
and who keeps your medical records. After 30 days have passed following the date of your injury or date you
reported your injury, you may see a doctor of your choice but must give the district’s workers’ compensation
administrator the doctor’s name and address. Should you desire to be treated by your personal physician
please request an “Employee Notification of Personal Physician” or an “Employee Notification of Personal
Chiropractor” form from the Human Resources Department prior to sustaining an injury.
Always IMMEDIATELY notify your supervisor of any work-related injury or illness. The Risk Manager will notify
the claims administrator. You may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, but first the work-related
injury or illness must be reported. Only then can the system begin to work for you.
In addition, be sure to notify the SubDesk of your injury.
Maternity: Substitute teachers are covered by the same rules that apply to regular employees regarding
maternity. Expectant mothers may continue to substitute prior to delivery as long as able with their doctor’s
permission. Return to service may be as soon after delivery as your doctor approves.
Food Service: There are cafeterias at all school sites where your lunch may be purchased. Please feel free
to join the other staff members at lunchtime. All school sites have refrigerators and microwaves. If you choose
to bring your lunch, feel free to store or prepare your lunch.
Credential: It is your responsibility to have a valid California teaching credential or permit authorizing the type
of service you are performing. The District is not authorized to employ anyone in a position requiring
certification unless the employee holds a valid California Credential or permit.
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