Teaching Other Subjects- The
LAUSD needs lie at the secondary level, specifically in the
areas of chemistry, physics, ad biological science.
Teachers with Multiple Subject Credentials
may wish to consider teaching middle or high school.
By verifying subject-matter competence in a specialty area
and taking one Secondary Methods class, you can earn a Single
Subject Teaching Credential in the State of California.
Subject-matter competence can be verified in one of
two ways:
- Achieve a passing score on the appropriate subject-matter examination (CSET).
- Complete a Commission approved subject-matter program, or its equivalent, and obtain written verification from the California college or university with an approved subject matter program.
These options are available to teachers who already possess a valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
If you have a degree or coursework in another subject, other than the area of your credential you may be eligible for a Subject Matter Authorization/Supplementary Authorization. Review the leaflets below:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl629.pdf
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl603.pdf
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl852.pdf
If you feel you may qualify to teach other subjects, please call the RIF information telephone number (213) 241-5553.
