Position Type:

Substitute Teacher

• Certified/Substitute Teacher

•

Certified Date Posted:

7/16/2026

Location:

Human Resources It is essential that all employees of Puebl School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment We believe the collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity and promote equity We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect We believe that the social andemotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs We believe that is our responsiblity to provide a safe, positive and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achiever their dreams.

Job Title:

Substitute Teacher Prepared Date:

08/01/2026

Revised Date:

Work Year:

As Needed Reporting To:

School Principal/Substitute Coordinator Salary Range:

Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule Benefits:

None Status:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The primary responsiblity of the Substitute Teacher is to supervise the classroom and teach the lesson left by an absent teacher. The Substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utiilizing classroom manangement skills, and teaching the provided curriculum in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Note:

Substitute employees are employed on an as needed, on-call, day-to-day basis and are not guaranteed work on a regular basis. There are no benefits associated iwth substitute employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below are respresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment, factors, and mental fuctions descibed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Required:

Valid Colorado Teaching License or be eligible for Colorado Teaching License OR Colorado Substitute Authorization (Please see Colorado Department of Education\'s website for requirements) Must be eligible for a 1-year substitute authorization Minimum of a High School Diploma Must be 21 years of age to work in all grade levels. Reliable transportation and ability to travel to various district sites as required Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammer and vocabulary Must upload a copy of current unofficial transcripts or high school diploma, three reference names and email addresses and a copy of your teaching license or substitute authorization for the Colorado Department of Education.

PREFERRED

Previous experience as substitute or licensed classroom teacher Exemplary classroom management Exemplary organization skills Kagan Cooperative Learning Training Wide variety of writing program training Strong reading, writing, and math background Willingness and ability to teach all academic content areas (reading, writing, math, social studies) Willingness to work collaboratively in a strong and ambitious team environment Exemplary technology skills necessary for the school environment Ability to differentiate instruction for all levels and types of learners (i.e., learning modalities, multiple intelligences, ESS, ESL, GT) Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural community Small group reading instruction experience Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to use data to guide instruction Ability to develop meaningful professional relationships with students, parent, and colleagues Ability to implement the RtI process Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting DIBELS Next data

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

The following statements of duties and responsibilites are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhausted list of all duties and responsiblities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilies. Therefore, this position description is designed to define, primary duties, qualification and job expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever necessary to ensure the succes of the District\'s/department\'s goals. Actual duties, responsiblilites, frequency and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors. Maintain the confidentiality of student and school personnel information and toher privileged information in accordance with District policy and State and Federal law. Maintain a professional appearance as an example to students Report to school office as scheduled to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the day to return materials. Teach scheduled classes. Prepare a written summay of work completed Take attendance in accordance with school procedure Follow the teacher\'s written lesson plans. Consult with the Principal and/or staff to resolve questions or concerns Comply will all building procedures and schedules. Promote the proper use and care of school property Make the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures Implement effective pupil management procedures and classroom management techniques. Maintaire high standards and uphold studnet code of conduct. Respect concerns to an administrator Develop and maintain a positive learning environment. Maintain a neat and orderly classroom Take precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Do not leave students unsupervised Attend to all non-teaching duties as assigned (i.e..lunch duty, recess duty, etc.)

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal or Subtitute Manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In an 8.5 hour work day, this job requires: R

• Rarely (Less tan .5 hr per day) O
• Occasionally (.5
• 2.5 hrs per day) F
• Frequently (2.5
• 5.5 hrs per day) C
• Continually (5.5
• 8/5 hrs per day) N/A
• Not Applicable Physical Requirements Sitting Occasionally Stationary Standing Occasionally Walking (level surface) Continually Walking (uneven surface) Occasionally Crawling Occasionally Crouching (bend at knees) Frequently Stooping (bend at waist) Frequently Twisting (knees/waist/neck) Turn/Pivot Frequently Climbing (stairs) Occasionally Climbing (ladder) Occasionally Reaching overhead Frequently Reaching extension Frequently Repetitive use arms Continually Repetitive use wrists Continually Repetitive use hands grasping Continually Repetitive use hands squeezing Continually Fine manipulation Occasionally Using foot control Occasionally •Pushing/Pulling Maximum weight: 50 lbs.

Occasionally Lifting Maximum weight:

50 lbs.

Occasionally Carrying Maximum weight:

50 lbs. Occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employees will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work: constant interruptions; works in the classrooms surrounded by students and staff of various ages and abilities. Instructions for Applying to Pueblo School District No. 60: All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. You must upload a copy of current unofficial transcripts or high school diploma, three reference names and email addresses and a copy of your teaching license or substitute authorization for the Colorado Department of Education. Applications that are incomplete (not submitted) will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. This process is also mentioned within the instructions for applying to CDE. Instructions for Applying to

Colorado Department of Education:

1.

Go to this website https:

//www.cde.state.co.us/educators and apply to become a substitute teacher. (You will want to click on "All Authorizations") 2. Select which Substitute Authorization that applies to you: 5-Year Substitute Authorization To qualify for a 5-year substitute authorization requires you must hold or have held a Colorado or other state-issued teacher license and have a current fingerprint-based criminal history report/background check on file with CDE. During the application process, those with out-of-state teacher licenses will be required to upload a copy of the certificate. Alternative or provisional teacher, special services provider, principal and administrator licenses and CTE, temporary, adjunct, substitute emergency and other authorizations do not qualify; it must be a full teacher license. 3-Year Substitute Authorization To qualify for a 3-year substitute authorization, you must hold an earned bachelors or higher degree in any content area from a regionally accredited college or university and have a current fingerprint-based criminal history report/background check on file with CDE. During the application process, you will be required to upload a copy of the official, degree-conferred transcript(s) into your application. 1-Year Substitute Authorization To qualify for a 1-year substitute authorization, you must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, have a current fingerprint-based criminal history report/background check on file with CDE and attest to having successful experience working with children. This authorization is ideal for recent college graduates, career-changers and anyone interested in serving their communities and its students! 3. Schedule your fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGo while on that website. Here is the address for IdentoGoIdento

GO 1045 W

6th St Pueblo, CO 81003 4. Finish your application with CDE and submit payment. 5. Print off your Substitute Authorization Certificate with the QR code from your COOL Account

• usually takes a few days to process. 6. Go to the Pueblo District 60 website to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/pueblocity/onlineapp/default.aspx 7. Click on Substitute Teacher
• Certified to apply 8.

Follow the instructions and complete the application. You will be asked to upload your newly acquired substitute license and your transcripts. Please list 3 references along with their email addresses. 9. Give me a call upon completing your application and / or if you need assistance, Jill Stevenson 719-549-7139.

Please note:

If hired, fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District No. 60 prior to your first day of work. Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org , Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100. Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60\'s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, OCR@ed.gov ; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy

AC, AC-R-1, AC-R-2, AC-E-1, AC-E-2, AC-E-3

). Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta informaci½n, por favor llame a la escuela de su ni½o.