Short Term Substitute - English​/Language Arts Teacher - Foote Youth Services Center

• Job Title:
  
  Substitute Teacher
• FLSA Exemption Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Classification Group:
  Hourly
• Supervising Position:
  Human Resources
• Pay Plan:
  Hourly
• Pay Range:
  Hourly Wage Rate
• Last Updated: 11/04/2025
• Pay Information:
• Benefits Information:

Provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence, following provided lesson plans, managing student behaviour, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organisation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. (Daily, 50%)
• 2. Create a classroom environment that maximises instructional opportunity, supervise the behaviour and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. (Daily, 25%)
• 3. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. (Daily, 20%)
• 4. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (Daily, 5%)

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) substitute authorisation or teaching licence
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organisational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to support programmes designed to increase student achievement
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organisation
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous successful teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethno, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Seeking a dedicated short-term substitute teacher to support impactful English language arts instruction at the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Centre. Our educational programme re‑engages detained youth through restorative practices, trauma‑informed care, equity, and social‑emotional learning (SEL). We specialise in targeted, short‑cycle skill‑building to help students thrive in core academic content.

Teacher must pass a state background check and complete the state‑mandated Escape and Evade, PREA, and safety training before reporting starting the assignment.

CDE Licensed Teacher:
Required (Initial / Professional Teacher, or 5 year Substitute Authorization)

Endorsement

Required:

English/Language Arts or considered In Field (Degree or passed Praxis)

Short Term Assignment duration:
Immediately until January 31st, 2027

Working Hours:

7:30am - 3:30pm