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Mesa County Valley School District #51

Substitute Teacher

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $39,832/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Grand Junction, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.

$36,863 / year median in Colorado

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted:

7/31/2026

Location:

Administration Compound Closing Date:

open until filled

Description:

Substitute Guest Teacher Job Summary:

As needed substitute; locations and positions vary.

Qualifications:

Must have, or be eligible for a current Colorado substitute authorization or teaching license. District 51 honors the 3 or 5 year substitute licenses, along with the Colorado teaching license. Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District. Instructions on how to apply for your substitute authorization: https://docs.google.com/document/d/134kJSXsRvdekfjgw3w_03oymq9s1PeLS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112089826499380063053&rtpof=true&sd=true • You do not need an active substitute license in order to apply for the position, in order to start substitute teaching if offered position will require a pending substitute license and completed and cleared fingerprint background check

Application Procedure:

Apply Online NOTE:

Submitting all other required District 51 application materials does not guarantee an applicant will be hired by District 51 as a substitute teacher. The District must have a current need for substitutes, applicant references must be checked, and an interview will be required. Applications must be complete to be considered. Submitting an application for a substitute position does not mean an individual is automatically a substitute; this is an application process, and you must be hired to become a substitute employee. Substitute interviews tend to happen every 2-3 weeks. Once you submit an application, check your email routinely for an interview invite if you are selected.

Salary:

$183.00 per day for Certified Teachers (PERA retirees) $168.00 per day for Certified Substitute Teachers (must hold an active Colorado Educator License or Colorado Substitute Authorization) $19.80 hourly for substitute Secretaries $18.50 hourly for substitute Special Education Paraprofessionals $17.96 hourly for substitute Health Assistants, Preschool Teacher/Director $17.00 hourly for substitute Paralibrarians, and Vision Screeners, Classroom Para $16.30 hourly for substitute Pre-School Paraprofessional positions For more information in regards to salary: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1783948007/mesak12cous/zlor81j69ekbn2zzvvml/2026-27SubstituteSalarySchedulewithBonusasof07132026.pdf