2026-27 Substitute Teacher, Durango School District

Young World Physical Education; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 34,132 - 48,892; Full time

Job summary

Durango School District is looking for licensed Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year starting immediately. The role includes teaching students in the absence of regular teachers and requires a valid teaching license or substitute authorization.

Compensation is $185 per day, increasing for consecutive days and long-term assignments. Strong communication and computer skills are necessary, along with a minimum of two professional references.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization is required.
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred.
• Minimum of two professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching students in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
• Implementing lesson plans provided by the regular teacher.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic language skills

Basic math skills

Basic writing skills

Computer navigation

Education

Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license

3- or 5-year Colorado substitute authorization

1-year Colorado substitute authorization with post-secondary education

Job description

2026-27 Substitute Teacher, Durango School District

Starting Date: Immediately

Durango School District is recruiting licensed substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to work with our amazing students and staff!

• We pay $185 per day for a full day assignment.
• 3-5 day consecutive substituting assignments pay $195 per day.
• Long term substitute assignments pay $265 per day.

Requirements include:

• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license OR
• A 3- or 5-year Colorado substitute authorization OR
• A 1-year Colorado substitute authorization with completion of at least one year of post-secondary education.
• Contact Colorado Department of Education at https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof to apply.
• Experience working with children; experience in a classroom setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication, basic language, basic math, and basic writing skills.
• Minimum of two professional or academic references. We do not accept family or friends as references.
• Strong computer skills required (navigation of electronic system independently).

Durango School District 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, 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].

Contact Information

• Autumn Green, Substitute Coordinator
• Durango School District
• Phone: [phone], ext. 1430
• Email: [e-mail]