Substitute Information
Become a Guest Teacher with District 49!
Benefits of being a Guest Teacher:
- You choose when you will work!
- You choose where you will work!
- Align your work schedule with your children’s school schedule
- Nights, weekends, and holidays off!
- We will provide training
- And most of all…make a difference in the lives of children!
We cover a wide geographical region in east Colorado Springs that extends to Falcon. You choose which area you'd like to serve in. You can also select which grade level and subjects you want to teach.
Qualifications
To serve as a substitute teacher in District 49 you must hold any of the following:
- A Bachelor's Degree (any discipline), OR
- A 3 or 5-year substitute authorization, OR
- A Colorado teacher license
Application and Hiring Process
To apply for a substitute position, go to District 49's job application system, found here. Once we review applications, we will contact applicants and schedule them to complete new hire information and attend orientation.
Information about Substitute Authorizations and Teacher Licensure
If you currently do not hold a 3 or 5-year substitute authorization or a teacher license but are interested in obtaining one, please click on the links below for information.
- A 3-Year Substitute Authorization
- A 5-Year Substitute Authorization
- Educator Preparation, Licensing and Enforcement
| Guest Teacher Pay Rate | Level 1 (1-90 Days) |
Level 2 (91+ Days) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day Rate | $180 | $200 |
| Half Day Rate | $108 | $120 |
Long-Term Guest Teacher (Single Assignment)
*applicable when a single assignment is for 21 days or longer: $210 per day
District 49 Authorized Charter Schools
District 49 Charter Schools are authorized by District 49. However, these schools do not use District 49’s substitute pool. If you are interested in becoming a substitute at one of those schools, please apply directly to them according to their instructions.