Licensed Guest Teacher (Substitute) - 2026/2027 School Year

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed professional who, under the direction of the responsible teacher, assists in the delivery of learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. This role organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology. The position involves participating in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social, and emotional success of students. The role requires consistently evaluating student progress, making appropriate adjustments, and communicating student progress. The licensed guest teacher will regularly collaborate, reflect, and grow to improve learning opportunities for students. Hiring for the 2026/2027 School Year will begin Summer 2026. Selected applicants will be required to attend an orientation prior to being added to the guest staff roster. Only applicants with outstanding reference checks and background checks receive invitations to attend, and the Human Resources Department notifies selected candidates by email regarding dates and times of these orientations.

Requirements

Authorization: Substitute: 3 Year - Colorado Department of Education
Authorization: Substitute: 5 Year - Colorado Department of Education
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to use technology to improve instruction and learning, and to interpret test data
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Grade level, content/subject area, and inquiry-based skills
Knowledge of and experience with how technology integration supports learning
Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum, standards-based instruction, assessment, and differentiation
Knowledge of effective classroom and positive behavior management
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Knowledge of the academic, emotional, physical, and social development of students
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
Ensures that students are supervised at all times
Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
Manages materials and supplies
Models appropriate conduct at all times
Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
Performs non-instructional duties as directed
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
Uses effective conflict resolution
Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning