Temporary Substitute (Guest) Teacher 2026

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools invites applications for Licensed - Substitute Guest Teacher district-wide. The role involves covering for absent teachers, planning for student differences, and applying instructional principles to support achievement.

Must read, write, and comprehend English, with preferred bilingual endorsements or sheltered content training. The position is district-wide, varies by assignment, and serves diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, or sheltered content desirable.
• Knowledge of current learning theory and state-of-the-art pedagogy.
• Read, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Provides coverage for teachers who are absent throughout Westminster Public Schools.
• Plans for student differences and adapts instruction for achievement.
• Communicates effectively with learners and supports classroom discipline.

Skills

Endorsements in CLDE

Bilingual education

Sheltered content training

Competency-based education

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Job description

Position Type: Licensed - Substitute Guest TeacherDate Posted: 1/6/2026Location: DISTRICT WIDEClosing Date: Until filledAdditional Information: Show/Hide NOTE : 30 work days required. Substitute/Guest Teacher Salaries are found at https://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.