Guest Teacher (Substitute

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Jeffco Public Schools needs 300-500 guest teachers per day! In addition to our elementary, middle, and high schools we also serve Option Schools, Charter Schools, and district-run preschools. Our guest teachers include retired teachers, people considering a career change to teaching, parents, and seasoned teachers who just prefer the flexibility of taking teaching jobs on their own schedule. We offer a wide variety of teaching experiences with an ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse population of wonderful students from pre-K to grade 12.

Please note: Guest teacher applications will be active for 30 days from the initial date of submission. Applicants must provide all required documentation and references must be completed and submitted within those 30 days. Any incomplete applications and/or lack of response from the applicant will be inactivated after 30 days.

SUMMARY:

Guest Teachers are an integral part of the Jeffco team to ensure there is a quality teacher in every classroom. Responsible for the delivery of specified course content in the absence of the classroom teacher. Responsible for providing a safe educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. The guest teacher's workday corresponds with the teacher's workday.

Guest teachers are employed on a day-to-day basis and accept assignments at their own discretion.

• Follow defined lesson plans set forth by classroom teacher.
• Provide an impromptu lesson plan or activity in the absence of teacher provided lesson plan.
• Assist students with their coursework and communicate assignment expectations.
• Adapt instructional approach to the individual needs of the students.
• Provide a safe learning environment and deploy proper classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with other instructional staff, including social workers, speech language pathologists, Special Education teachers, etc., as needed.
• Perform teaching related duties of the assigned school including covering another class during an absent teacher’s planning period, lunchroom duty, hall duty, bus duty and/or playground duty.
• Assist with school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

• Develop lesson plans for length of assignment.
• Grade student work, enter grades in online gradebook, and provide course grade.
• Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences if needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Previous teaching experience preferred. Other experience working with children…