Temporary Substitute (Guest) Teacher 2026

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is looking for candidates to provide coverage for teachers absent due to various assignments across the district. This role involves planning for and adjusting instruction to meet the diverse needs of students while fostering effective interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess endorsements in areas such as CLDE, Bilingual Education, or Foreign Language, and demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive teaching approaches. The position supports educational access for all individuals.

Qualifications

• Must have endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, or Foreign Language.
• Knowledge of current learning theory and pedagogy.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides coverage for absent teachers.
• Plans for diverse student needs.
• Adjusts teaching methods based on student requirements.

Skills

CLDE endorsements

Bilingual Ed endorsements

Foreign Language knowledge

Sheltered content training

Effective interpersonal relationships

Knowledge of Competency-based Education

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Experience with culturally diverse populations

Job description

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.