2026/2027 Licensed District-Wide Daily Substitute, Full Benefits

Durango School District 9-R; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Durango School District 9-R is seeking Licensed Substitute Teachers who will substitute exclusively with our district for the 2026/2027 school year. This full-day substitute role offers $250 per day and a full health and dental insurance package.

Applicants must hold a Colorado teaching license, three- to five-year substitute license, or a substitute license with a university letter confirming student teaching completion. In-process licenses are acceptable.

Qualifications

• Requires Colorado teaching license or substitute license.
• Willing to substitute PK-12 across all classrooms including special programs.
• Must be available Monday–Friday for the 26/27 school year.
• Experience working with children.
• Classroom teaching or student teaching preferred.
• Ability to engage students in lessons left by the teacher.
• Ability to implement positive behavior supports to create a productive learning environment.
• Must uphold district policies and state regulations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must secure transportation to all school sites within Durango SD 9-R.

Skills

Colorado teaching license/substitute,

Transportation to sites

Availability for PK-12

Experience with children

Classroom experience

Engage students

Positive behavior supports

Substitute across grades

Policy adherence

Strong communication

Education

Colorado teaching license or substitute license

Job description

Durango School District 9-R is recruiting Licensed Substitute Teachers who wish to substitute exclusively with Durango School District 9-R in the 2026/2027 school year.

This position pays $250 per day and includes a full insurance package for health and dental insurance!

Requirements For This Position Include

• Valid Colorado teaching License, Colorado three to five year substitue license, or a Colorado substitute license and a letter from a university indicating that student teaching has been completed and the date when the individual will be eligible to apply for their Colorado teaching license.
• Candidate may be in process with their license at the time of application.
• Ability to secure transportation to all school sites within Durango School District.
• Must be available to work the student contact days for the 26/27 school year, Monday - Friday.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience working in classrooms as a contracted teacher or student teacher preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage students in lessons left by the classroom teacher.
• Ability to implement positive behavior supports within the classroom and create a highly productive learning environment
• Willingness to substitute in any classroom grades PK-12 and all special programs.
• Ability to uphold and adhere to school and district policies as well as state regulations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Compensation = $250 per 8-hour daily assignment

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 281 Sawyer Drive, Durango, CO 81303, [phone], [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, [phone].