Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teacher Opportunity

There's no better time than now to step up as a substitute teacher! You can make a difference for our Telluride students. Telluride School District is looking for substitutes, including on call, part time, long term, and permanent substitutes. Daily substitute, long-term year CO sub license only, other CO teaching license, TDP substitute, other CO teaching license (case-by-case).  $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" implement student daily instructional plans in the absence of the classroom teacher with the following:
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 rules of conduct encouraging self-discipline and responsibility. Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.

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 with parents/co-workers/administration
• Licensed substitutes may sub for teachers and para educators
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Knowledge:

• Ability to 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 regular teachers are subject
• Comply with all building and safety procedures and schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
• All candidates will need to submit fingerprints for a background check. Visit to schedule an appointment
• Candidates must have or be able to obtain a Colorado Substitute Authorization. Complete the online application here

Compensation: $160/day for non-certified teacher subs holding a valid 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 31st 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. The Telluride School District also contributes 21.4% into PERA on your behalf. The more you work, the better it gets. Employees earn one month of PERA service credit for each month that they earn a minimum salary of $580.