26 - Year-Long Substitute

Pueblo City Schools; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo School District 60 Risley School of Exploration in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking a dedicated 26 - Year-Long Substitute to maintain high-quality instruction and student engagement across core subjects.

The role requires a valid Colorado teaching license within 60 days of hire, or a 3-year substitute authorization with an endorsement, plus fingerprint-based background clearance. Strong communication, classroom management, and data-driven planning are essential to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching license within 60 days from date of hire.
• K-12 Endorsement OR Bachelor's Degree or higher with eligible 3-year substitute authorization.
• Fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by HR.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Substitute for classroom teachers.
• Provide high quality classroom instruction.
• Administer various assessments.
• Establish clear classroom routines and procedures to create a positive student-centered environment.
• Utilize data from various sources to plan and adapt instruction; submit lesson plans for feedback.
• Implement evidence-based instructional practices across content areas.
• Participate in professional development to continually improve practices.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate as part of a high-performing team to drive school improvement.
• Utilize standards-based grading.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Classroom management

Data-driven problem solving

Interpersonal awareness

Growth mindset

Relationships with students

Communication skills (oral and written

Education

Colorado Teaching License (within 60 days)

K-12 Endorsement or Substitute Authorization eligibility

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fingerprint background check clearance

Tools

AVID implementation

Teach Like A Champion

Job description

26 - Year-Long Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958281

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 3:17 PM (UTC)

Job Description

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

-Mahatma Gandhi

The Pueblo Innovation Zone consists of eight unique schools that provide some of the most challenging and rewarding work. We are seeking educators who are driven by a strong desire to positively transform the lives of students. Successful teachers will have the following characteristics:

• A passion for teaching and learning.
• The ability to develop meaningful relationships with students.
• Analytic and data driven problem solving skills.
• Strong classroom management.
• Interpersonal and cultural awareness.
• Belief that ALL students can achieve excellence
• A Growth Mindset is a must.

Required

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• K-12 Endorsement OR
• Bachelor's Degree or higher and eligible for a 3-year Substitute Authorization
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Language Arts or Math experience in middle school
• Thorough knowledge of Colorado State Standards, Benchmarks, and Item Analysis in Language Arts
• Additional literacy/reading professional development (please list)
• Additional Math professional development
• Previous experience and ability to work and effectively communicate with teachers and administrators
• Ability and skills to inspire teachers and students to strive for continual academic improvement
• Demonstrated experience implementing a multi-tiered student support system in tandem with Response to Intervention
• Experience integrating reading and writing
• 3-5 years successful teaching as demonstrated by references, evaluations and student growth data
• Experience implementing effective literacy instruction including foundational skills and comprehension strategies
• Experience using Common Core State standards to plan instruction.
• Experience with a blended learning model or a desire to learn
• Experience with AVID implementation or a desire to learn
• Experience in a Title I setting
• Experience with Teach Like A Champion Strategies
• Successful experience implementing strong classroom routines and procedures demonstrated by references and evaluations
• Experience with STEM based educational philosophy and instructional practices.

Job Expectations

• Substitute for classroom teachers
• Provide high quality classroom instruction
• Administer various assessments
• Establish clear classroom routines and procedures that create a positive student-centered learning environment.
• Utilize data from a variety of sources to collaboratively plan and adapt instruction. Submit lesson plans for feedback and support.
• Implement evidenced-based instructional practices that build student knowledge and skills across a variety of content areas.
• Actively engage in the professional development activities to continuously improve practices.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
• Communicate effectively and productively with a variety of stakeholders including students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate as a member of a high performing team to drive individual and school improvement.
• Utilize a standards-based grading protocol.

Non-Essential Duties

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Building Administrators

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

In an 8-hour workday, this job requires: R Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O Occasionally (.5 2.5 hrs per day) F Frequently (2.5 5.5 hrs per day) C Continually (5.5-8 hrsper day) NA Not Applicable

Sitting Frequently Stationary Standing Frequently Walking (level surface) Frequently Walking (uneven surface) Occasionally Crawling Rarely Crouching (bend at knees) Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) Occasionally Twisting (knees/waist/neck) Occasionally Turn/Pivot Occasionally Climbing (stairs) Rarely Climbing (ladder) Not Applicable Reaching overhead Occasionally Reaching extension Occasionally Repetitive use arms Occasionally Repetitive use wrists Occasionally Repetitive use hands grasping Occasionally Repetitive use hands squeezing Occasionally Fine manipulation Occasionally Using foot control Not Applicable *Pushing/Pulling

Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally Lifting/Carrying

Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally

Working Conditions

Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work; constant interruptions;

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, [e-mail], Title IXCoordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, [phone]. Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60's Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officernamed herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at [phone], [e-mail]; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R-1,AC-R-2, AC-E-1,AC-E-2, AC-E-3).

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Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Pueblo, Colorado 81003
• Email: [e-mail]