Permanent Guest - RSES

Eagle County School District; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free CMC credits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eagle County School District is seeking a permanent guest teacher for Red Sandstone Elementary School in Vail, Colorado. The role supports instruction in the absence of the regular teacher, follows prepared lesson plans, and maintains a positive learning environment while building strong relationships with students and staff.

The position requires effective classroom management, adaptability across grades, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License or Substitute Authorization required.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, grade levels, and subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional activities and follow lesson plans.
• Maintain a structured, safe learning environment and engage students.
• Assess student work and summarize daily instruction for the regular teacher.
• Collaborate with staff to support continuity of instruction and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Colorado Teaching License or Substitute Authorization

Job description

PERMANENT GUEST TEACHER
Red Sandstone Elementary School

BENEFITS:
Health, dental, and vision insurance; 20–22% employer contribution to PERA retirement; paid holidays; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; free CMC credits; and additional benefits for full-time employees.
HIRING SALARY RANGE:$32,172 per year

For the most current salary schedules, please visit https://www.eagleschools.net/departments/finance/salary-schedul es

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides consistent instructional support as a building-based substitute teacher. Implements lesson plans, maintains a structured and positive learning environment, and ensures continuity of instruction in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Supports student learning across grade levels and subject areas while building strong relationships with students and staff.

SUPERVISED BY:
Principal and/or Assistant Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Instructional Delivery

• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher.
• Carry out assigned classroom responsibilities, schedules, and routines.
• Adapt instruction as needed to support diverse learners.

Classroom Management

• Promote and maintain positive student behavior expectations.
• Establish a structured, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Maximize instructional time and student engagement.

Assessment & Reporting

• Assess student work when appropriate.
• Prepare a summary of the day’s instruction and classroom activities for the regular teacher.
• Complete required Guest Teacher report forms.

Communication & Collaboration

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Collaborate with school staff to support continuity of instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information.

Professional Responsibilities

• Follow all district and school policies and procedures.
• Utilize the Substitute Absence Management system (Red Rover) as required.
• Report to assigned locations and duties as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License or Substitute Authorization required.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, grade levels, and subject areas.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and flexibility in a dynamic school environment.