Substitute Teachers (Guest Teachers)

Roaring Fork School District; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Assignment bonuses

Job summary

Roaring Fork School District in Colorado hires guest teachers (licensed substitutes) to cover classrooms when regular teachers are absent. You can work on your own schedule if you are licensed or eligible, with pay daily.

Those without a current license can qualify with a high school diploma or equivalent. Guest teachers are eligible for sick time accrual, retirement benefits through PERA, and daily pay up to 170.90 for a full day or 85.45 for a half day.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for substitute authorization or professional licensure from the Colorado Department of Education.
• Ability to comply with written and oral instruction.
• Student and classroom management skills.
• Excellent time management and punctuality.
• Flexible and adaptable to short-notice assignments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and manage the learning environment when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Deliver lessons and activities according to plans when available.
• Maintain student safety and behavior; communicate with staff as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Substitute authorization or CDE licensure eligibility

Job description

The Roaring Fork School District is accepting applications for licensed substitute teachers (called Guest Teachers). We accept positions for those who are already licensed (e.g., retired teachers) AND those who do not currrenlty hold a license but who hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

In the absence of the classroom teacher the guest teacher is responsible for providing instruction and managing the learning environment.

Guest teaching is an opportunity to teach on your own schedule, work with kids, and make a lasting contribution.

Guest teachers are eligible for miscellaneous sick time acrrual, bonuses, and retirement benefits (through PERA).

The Roaring Fork Schools offers daily pay up to $170.90 for a full day or $85.45 for a half day

Plus the opportunity to obtain the following bonuses: 25 assignments = $250 bonus, 50 assignments = $500 bonus, 100 assignments = $750 bonus, and 150 assignments = $1,000 bonus.

Requirements

• Must pass a fingerprint-based background check.
• Must have or be eligible to receive substitute authorization or professional licensure from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• Must have the ability to comply with written and oral instruction.
• Student and classroom management skills.
• Willingness to stand or sit or extensive periods of time.
• Effective time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability with different job duties and assignments, sometimes with short notice.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude.