Short Term Substitute - 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - Horizon Community Middle School

Cherry Creek Schools; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks a Substitute Teacher to provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence. Responsibilities include following provided lesson plans, maintaining student behavior, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

The role requires a HSE diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and a Colorado substitute authorization or teaching license. The assignment is short-term with potential flexibility in hours and duties.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• HSE diploma required
• CDE substitute authorization or teaching license required
• No professional work experience required
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations following provided lesson plans
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity and supervises student behavior
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve instruction
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relations

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Bachelor’s degree

CDE substitute authorization or teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Substitute Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Classification Group

Hourly

Supervising Position

Human Resources

Pay Plan

Hourly

Pay Range

Hourly Wage Rate

Last Updated

11/04/2025

Pay Information

Pay Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Job Summary

Provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence, following provided lesson plans, managing student behavior, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

• 1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 50%
• 2. Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 25%
• 3. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 20%
• 4. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• Total: 100%

Reporting Relationships

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) substitute authorization or teaching license
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic classroom management and planning skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous successful teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Additional Details

7th Grade English Language Arts

CDE Licensed Teacher: Required (Initial / Professional Teacher, or 5 year Substitute Authorization)

CDE Licensed Teacher, Endorsement Required: English/Language Arts or considered In Field (Degree or passed Praxis)

Short Term Assignment duration: 12 weeks - assignment to begin early December