Short Term Substitute - Timberline Elementary School

Cherry Creek; Colorado; On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek is seeking a Substitute Teacher to step into regular teachers' classrooms as needed in Colorado. The role involves following lesson plans, managing student behavior, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifying candidates will have a High School Equivalency diploma, basic office skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. No prior teaching experience is required, and the position is hourly with non-exempt status.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
• 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.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Office equipment

Education

High School Equivalency diploma

Bachelor’s degree

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: 1/04/2025

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.
• 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.
• 3. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• 4. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

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