Temporary Substitute (Guest) Teacher 2026

Westminster Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is seeking a Temporary Substitute (Guest) Teacher for 2026. This assignment covers absent teachers district-wide, with the position typically based on school needs and locations within the district.

Candidates should have endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, or sheltered content preferred, plus a solid grasp of current pedagogy and competency-based education approaches. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, or sheltered content desired
• Read, write, and comprehend English
• Effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff, parents, and administrators
• Knowledge or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for absent teachers across Westminster Public Schools
• Plan for student differences and needs
• Apply teaching/learning principles to promote achievement
• Adjust instruction to meet student needs
• Communicate effectively with learners
• Maximize learning time for all students
• Maintain fair classroom discipline per policy
• Plan use of time, materials, and resources
• Create a classroom environment that promotes instruction
• Organize students for effective instruction
• Demonstrate strong relationships with students, staff and administrators

Skills

Endorsements (CLDE/Bilingual/Foreign L

Reading/Writing/Comprehension English

Interpersonal skills

Cultural diversity experience

Education

Bilingual desired

Job description

Temporary Substitute (Guest) Teacher 2026 JobID: 4175

• Position Type: Licensed - Substitute Guest Teacher
• Date Posted: 1/6/2026
• Location: DISTRICT WIDE
• Closing Date: Until filled

NOTE

30 work days required. Substitute/Guest Teacher Salaries are found athttps://www.westminsterpublicschools.org/Page/71 . Location: District wide – varies based on assignment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
• Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators
• Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Bilingual desired
• Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides coverage for teachers who are absent throughout Westminster Public Schools
• Plans for student differences.
• Applies principles of teaching/learning to provide for student achievement.
• Adjusts instruction to meet student needs.
• Communicates effectively with learners.
• Maximizes learning time for all students.
• Displays a fair and just manner for all students.
• Communicates an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.
• Plans effectively and purposefully for the use of time, materials, and resources.
• Creates a classroom environment that promotes instruction.
• Organizes students for effective instruction.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members and administrators.

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: [phone], email: [e-mail]. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.