Licensed Guest Teacher (Substitute) - 2026/2027 School Year

Location:

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date:

03/06/2026

Estimated Start Date:

08/10/2026

A licensed professional who, under the direction of the responsible teacher, assist in the delivery of learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students

Hiring for the 2026/2027 School Year will begin Summer 2026

• Monday - Thursday: $187.28/Full-Day; $93.64/Half-Day

• Friday: $212.28/Full-Day; $106.14/Half-Day

Selected applicants will be required to attend an orientation prior to being added to the guest staff roster.  Only applicants with outstanding reference checks and background checks receive invitations to attend, and the Human Resources Department notifies selected candidates by email regarding dates and times of these orientations.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements

• Ensures that students are supervised at all times

• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students

• Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy

• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested

• Manages materials and supplies

• Models appropriate conduct at all times

• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators

• Performs non-instructional duties as directed

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance

• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations

• Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable

• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning

• Uses effective conflict resolution

• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public 

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities 

• Ability to use technology to improve instruction and learning, and to interpret test data

• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities 

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings

• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness 

• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills

• Detail-oriented 

• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible 

• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

• Grade level, content/subject area, and inquiry-based skills

• Knowledge of and experience with how technology integration supports learning

• Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum, standards-based instruction, assessment, and differentiation

• Knowledge of effective classroom and positive behavior management

• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher

• Knowledge of the academic, emotional, physical, and social development of students

• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

• Student-centered and relationship-focused

• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud. 

• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

• The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. 

• The teacher routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment. 

• The teacher is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

• The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to talk and hear. 

• Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.

• The teacher frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms. 

• The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Authorization: Substitute: 3 Year - Colorado Department of Education, Authorization: Substitute: 5 Year - Colorado Department of Education, High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent, Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education, Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education

Minimum Compensation:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Hours per Day:

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year:

183 Days M-F

Under Part-time - Ineligible

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

• A current resume

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

kelly.farmer@asd20.org