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.

     

    Guest Teacher Pay Rates

     

    Level 1

    (Days 1-90)

    Level 2

    (Day 91+)

    Full Day Rate

    $150

    $180

    Half Day Rate

    $90

    $108

    Long-Term Guest Teaching (Single Assignment) *applicable when a single assignment is for 21 days or longer

     

    Level 1

    (Days 21 - 45)

    Level 2

    (Days 46+)

    Full Day Rate

    $150

    $180

    Half Day Rate

    $90

    $108

     

    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.   

     

Substitute Boot Camp

  • Colorado Substitute Boot Camp: a free, virtual seminar specifically designed to support and assist new substitute teachers with starting their first day on the job. Participants will learn about their role and responsibilities as a substitute teacher, including:

    • Responsibilities of a Substitute or Guest Teacher when the teacher is absent.
    • Understanding and executing academic lesson plans.
    • Classroom management and identification of challenged and high-needs students.
    • Maintaining appropriate student records for a teacher who is absent.
    • School policy and emergency response. 

    Participants will also have opportunities for networking and connecting with experienced educators. Substitute Boot Camps are led by experienced educators and will feature guest speakers currently working in Colorado's K-12 classrooms.

    Substitute Boot Camps are facilitated in the online course system Moodle.  Once you register using the form below, you will receive an email from Moodle within 5 business days on how to finish setting up your account and how to access your course.  After that, you can complete the course at any time.  It should take about two hours to complete.

    Access the course outline to learn more about the Sub Boot Camp Moodle course.

    Registration

    Click here to register for the new Moodle course.

    Questions?

    Please contact Educator Recruitment at educator_recruitment@cde.state.co.us.
Last Modified on October 27, 2022