Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teaching Opportunities

All those interested in substitute teaching for Union Colony Schools must obtain a valid license from the Colorado Department of Education. All applications must be obtained directly by applying online on the Colorado Department of Education website.

Certified Sub Pay Rates:

• Certified subs are paid $170 per day, $85 per half day.
• Licensed certified teachers and/or UC retired teachers earn $180 per day, $90 per half day.
• Beginning with the 16th consecutive day of teaching in the same assignment, a substitute teacher will receive a daily rate of $212 - $265 (depending on type of license held).

Refer to UCS School Board Policy GCG/GCGA for more details.

Classified (Non-Teaching) Substitute Information:

The school utilizes the services of classified substitutes to fill in when a classified employee is absent from their assignment. These jobs include: sub para-professional (teacher's aide) and sub health room aide.

Classified Sub Pay Rates:

• All classified substitutes are paid $17 per hour.
• All classified substitutes are required to submit fingerprints regardless of whether they have a state issued teaching/sub license.
• Forms for fingerprinting are available from the Business Office.

For additional information please contact the Business Office: