Important Information for All Tests

• Testing Site: Chula Vista Elementary School District Office, 84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
• No late admittance. No exceptions.
• Each test has limited capacity, and space is reserved for CVESD applicants only.
• Must have valid picture I.D.
• Testing dates and times are subject to change without notice.

Test Results and Application Process

• Test results will be mailed to the address provided (Please allow three weeks for processing).
• With a passing score, you can apply to any open position requiring successfully passing an applicable test.
• You will be provided a checklist of items to submit to start the substitute hiring process.
• Please Note: Each applicant will be allowed three attempts to pass any test per school year. The new school year begins July 1.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 425-9600 Ext. 181340

Substitute Application

If you are interested in applying as a substitute, please get in touch with the Human Resources Department via email at: [email protected] or submit an online application via EDJOIN.

Once you apply, one of our Technicians will review the application and send you an email with more information regarding the items to submit to start the Substitute hiring process.

What to Bring: Proficiency Tests and Requirements

Instructional Assistant (IA) / Student Attendant (SA) (Limited to 50 Slots)

• Please arrive on time—no late admissions. No walk-ins are accepted. No exceptions.
• Requirements: Picture ID, $7.00 exact change, or bring the original receipt of payment from the previous test during the current school year only.
• Applicants with an Associate's degree or higher may request to waive the IA/SA Proficiency Examination. A copy of an official transcript or diploma must be presented to Human Resources during the application process for verification purposes. If you have a foreign degree, you must complete the Language and Written portion of the exam.
• Click to Sign Up: October 10, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Click to Sign Up: October 24, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Clerical (Limited to 50 Slots)

• Please arrive on time—no late admissions. No walk-ins are accepted. No exceptions.
• Requirements: Picture ID, $7.00 exact change, or bring the original receipt of payment from the previous test during the current school year only.
• Applicants with an Associate's degree or higher may request to waive the Clerical Proficiency Examination. A copy of the official transcript or diploma must be presented to Human Resources during the application process for verification purposes. If you have a foreign degree, you must complete the written portion of the exam.
• Click to Sign Up: October 10, 2024, from 12:00p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Click to Sign Up: October 24, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bus Driver

• No test is required at this time.
• Contact Human Resources at 619-425-9600 Ext. 181340

Bus Attendant

• The Bus Attendant test is being waived at this time.
• For information on how to apply to be a Substitute Bus Attendant, click here.

Custodian

• The Custodian test is being waived at this time.
• For information on how to apply to be a Substitute Custodian, click here.

Child Nutrition

• The Child Nutrition Services test is being waived at this time.
• For information on how to apply to be a Substitute in Child Nutrition Services, click here.

Noon Duty

• The Noon Duty test is being waived at this time.
• For information on how to apply to be a Substitute Noon Duty, click here.