Licensed Substitute Positions for 2026 - 2027 School Year
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Douglas County School District
US
Summary
Substitute teachers provide instructional support in the absence of a regular teacher to help students understand subject matter. They are responsible for maintaining classroom order, following lesson plans, and ensuring student safety.
Job Description
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REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title:
Licensed Substitute Positions for 2026 - 2027 School Year
Job Description:
Substitute Teachers are assigned to work in the absence of a Teacher to aid students in understanding content/subject matter. You are expected to collaborate/consult with staff at assigned schools/sites, ensure student safety, follow lesson plans, maintain neat and orderly classrooms and utilize professional classroom management skills.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Aid students in understanding content/subject matter
Collaborate/consult with staff at assigned schools/sites
Ensure student safety
Follow lesson plans
Maintain neat and orderly classrooms
Utilize professional classroom management skills
Certifications:
Current Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Teaching License or Substitute Authorization - Five (5) Year, Three (3) Year, or One (1) Year. - Colorado Department of Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Position Type:
Substitutes
Primary Location:
Variable Location Employee - Schools
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
0
FTE:
0.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$90.00 USD Daily
Maximum Hire Rate:
$170.00 USD Daily
Full Salary Range:
$90.00 USD - $190.00 USD Daily
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
Time Off Plans:
This position is eligible for paid sick time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
Interested in learning more about our District? Go to www.dcsdk12.org
Job opportunities are available at www.dcsdk12.org/careers
Founded
1958
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Castle Rock, CO
Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
Interested in learning more about our District? Go to www.dcsdk12.org
Job opportunities are available at www.dcsdk12.org/careers
Founded
1958
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Castle Rock, CO