There's no better time than now to step up as a substitute teacher!ย ย YOU can make a difference for our Telluride students.
ย Telluride School District is looking for substitutes, including on call, part time, long term, and permanent substitutes.
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Daily Substitute Long-Term ย Year CO Sub License only Other CO Teaching License TDP Substitute Other CO Teaching License (case-by-case) 2025-2026 $160 $180 $180 $292.00 $15/day bonus for at least 30 days worked during current year Long Term Sub = 15 days or more days commitment for one teacher
SUMMARY
Substitute "Guest Teachers" implementย student daily instructional plans in the absence of the classroom teacher with the following:ย
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the District curriculum and goals in an effective manner, ensuring a safe classroom environment, proper classroom management, and maintaining reasonable ruies of conduct encouraging self-disciplince and responsibility.ย
Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a postiive attitude, postiive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to the main office for room assignment upon arrival and checks out in the main office at the end of the day
- Arrives at building (according to the school work day/ hours) with enough time to check in, review substitute plans, and be prepared for the day when the students enter the classroom
- Implements the instructional plans prepared by the teacher
- Clearly communicates expectations and adapts to individual learning needs, providing individual and small group instruction
- Follows all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
- Provides feedback to the teacher regarding instruction, discipline and other events of the day
- Maintains a professional and positive rapport wiht parents/ co-workers/ administration
- Licensed substitutes may sub forย teachers and paraeducators
- Other duties as assigned
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EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE
- Ability toย effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parents, students and staff members
- Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and implement effective classroom management skills
- Ability to follow directions left by classroom teacher
- Ability to think on their feet and work in a collaborative manner to engage children and manage behaviors in the classroom
- Caring person who wants to see the youth of the day challenged and provided unique opportunities for growth and learning
- Life experiences that can lend themselves to educating our children.
- Ability to use technology
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to follow all policies, rules and procedures to which regulatr teachers are subject
- Comply with all building and safety procedures and schedule
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
1.ย All candidates will need to submit fingerprints for a background check. Visit https://telluridelibrary.org/services/fingerprinting-services/ย to schedule an appointment
2.ย Candidates must have or be able to obtain a Colorado Substituteย Authorization.ย ย Complete the online application here
COMPENSATION
- $160/day for non-certified teacher subs holding a validย Colorado Substitute Teaching authorization
- $180/day for certified teacher subs holding a valid Teaching License or a Five Year Substitute Teacher authorization which is only available to prior certified teachers.
- Additionally, any substitute will get a $15/ day supplement starting on their 31stย day subbing in a given school year and for the remainder of that year.
BENEFITS
All school district employees, including substitutes, pay into PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) instead of social security.ย ย The Telluride School District also contributes 21.4% into PERA on your behalf.
The more you work, the better it gets.ย ย
Employees earnย one monthย of PERA service credit for each month that they earn a minimum salary of $580.ย ย