2024-2025 Substitute Teacher Pay Rates Across Marin County School Districts
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This document lists substitute teacher pay rates for all Marin County school districts for the 2024-2025 school year. Reed Union School District pays substitutes $200 per full day and $100 per half day, with long-term rates increasing to $220 after 10 consecutive days. Rates across Marin County range from $175-$280 per day depending on the district, with most districts offering higher rates for long-term assignments (typically after 10-20 consecutive days). The document includes contact information for each district and registration requirements for substitute teachers. Premium rates are offered by some districts for hard-to-fill days like Mondays and Fridays.
What this means for your family
Substitute teacher pay affects Reed's ability to attract qualified substitutes when regular teachers are absent. Reed's $200 daily rate is mid-range compared to neighboring districts. Competitive pay helps ensure classrooms have experienced substitutes when teachers are out sick or on leave, maintaining continuity in children's learning. Higher long-term rates help retain quality substitutes for extended teacher absences.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.