What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 Substitute Teacher, Durango School District position at Durango School District 9-R?
Durango School District is recruiting licensed substitute teachers for the 2026 - 2027 school year to work with our amazing students and staff!
We pay $185 per day, for a full day assigment.
3-5 day consecutive substituting assignments pay $195 per day.
Long term substitute assignments pay $265 per day.
This position requires a Colorado 3- or 5-year substitute license or a Colorado teaching license OR a 1-year Colorado substitute license and completion of at least one year of post-secondary education.
If you have questions about appying for your Colorado Substitute License, we can assist, please reach out to Autumn Green at 970-247-5411 ext 1430.
Applicants who are in the process of applying for their license are welcome to submit an application
We are recruiting substitutes who are able to work a flexible schedule at multiple locations and in different positions.
Requirements include:
- Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license OR
- A 3- or 5-year Colorado substitute authorization OR
- A 1-year Colorado substitute authorization with completion of at least one year os post-secondary education.
- Contact Colorado Department of Education at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof to apply.
- Experience working with children. Experience in a classroom setting preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication, basic language, basic math, and basic writing skills.
- Minimum of two professional or academic references. Note - We do not accept family or friends as references.
Candidates must also have strong computer skills. Substitutes are required to navigate through electronic system independently to accept and decline assignments; maintain their schedules; view teacher's notes; and communicate with staff.
Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.
Salary : $185 - $265