Guest Teacher Substitute

• Position Type:
  Substitute Services/ Guest Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Educational Support Center

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

• Play a vital role in continuing the education while the educator is away.
• Deliver lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapt to different teaching styles to meet all students' needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure a smooth transition for students.

Substitutes are non-contracted employees and work on an as-needed basis. There is no set number of hours or days guaranteed as a substitute. Substitutes are called to work while Adams 12 Five Star Schools is in session. Substitutes must actively substitute to remain on the substitute list.

• Possess or ability to obtain a valid/appropriate Colorado Educator License, or possess a substitute teaching authorization.
• To apply for a substitute authorization, please visit the Colorado Department of Education website.

• Entry Level Daily Rate: $145.00 – 1 or 3 year substitute authorizations, without STEDI training.
• Guest Teacher Daily Rate: $175.00 – 1 or 3 year substitute authorizations, with STEDI training.
• Licensed Guest Teacher Daily Rate: $180.00 – Professional, Interim, Initial, or 5-Year Substitute Licenses.
• Guest Teacher Retiree Daily Rate: $190.00.
• In-Building Guest Teacher: $185.00.
• Long Term Rate: $200.00.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

To learn more about our benefits including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.