Substitute Teachers District-wide 2026-27

Substitute Teacher Position

Steamboat Springs School District is seeking qualified substitute teachers for the  school year. Ideal candidates will have previous education experience, a desire to work with all students and all grade levels, and be able to work with changing roles on a daily basis. Applicants must have a current Colorado Substitute Authorization or current Colorado Teacher License. If you have either a current Colorado Substitute Authorization or current Colorado Teacher License, please upload this to your application under "TYPE - Teaching Certificate" when prompted.

Upon completion of all district employment requirements, candidate will be considered eligible for active substitute consideration by the schools. These positions are active for the current school year only and all will be asked to reapply annually. The District uses AESOP (Absence Management Program)/Frontline for contacting daily substitutes on an as-needed basis. This position is considered a temporary/on call position for the school year and is paid on a daily basis at $200.00 per day.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute is responsible for providing instruction and managing the learning environment; support instruction and assessment aligned with District student outcomes and achievement standards; adapt instruction to meet the learner needs of all students increasing opportunities for advancing learning and achievement; maintain positive interpersonal relationships with student, parents, staff and community members.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Report to the assigned building Office Manager upon arrival for the work day.
• Implement the teacher's plans and schedules to be adhered to during the school day.
• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Follow & teach the approved SSSD curriculum as provided in lesson plans provided by the teacher.
• Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning and maximize learning time.
• Encourage, monitor, and promote student progress.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Assume the responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
• Provide a summary report in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each day for the teacher.
• Work cooperatively with all school personnel and interact in a professional manner with students, parents and staff.
• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Adhere to the established policies and regulations of the School and District.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a current Colorado Teacher License or current Colorado Substitute Authorization.
• High School Diploma or GED required for 1-year Authorization and Authorization must be approved by Director of Human Resources.
• If previously licensed out-of-state teacher, may be eligible for a 3-year Authorization.
• BA Degree required for 3 or 5-year Authorization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Decision Making:
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to questions from groups of parents, community members, colleagues and Board of Education.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, discounts, commissions, proportions, percentage, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract concrete variables.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient use of technology which includes: basic operations and concepts, word processing, spread sheets, internet usage, critical evaluation of information, data analysis, email, integration of technology.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to copy, coordinate, instruct, evaluate and negotiate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to discipline students consistent with district procedures.
  
  Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Physical Demands:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally need to lift…