2026/2027 Licensed District-Wide Daily Substitute, Full Benefits

About the role

Durango School District 9-R is recruiting Licensed Substitute Teachers who wish to substitute exclusively with the district in the 2026/2027 school year.

Requirements

• Valid Colorado teaching license, Colorado three to five year substitute license, or a Colorado substitute license and a letter from a university indicating that student teaching has been completed and the date when the individual will be eligible to apply for their Colorado teaching license
• Candidate may be in process with their license at the time of application
• Ability to secure transportation to all school sites within Durango School District
• Must be available to work the student contact days for the 2026/2027 school year, Monday through Friday
• Experience working with children
• Ability to effectively engage students in lessons left by the classroom teacher
• Ability to implement positive behavior supports within the classroom and create a highly productive learning environment
• Willingness to substitute in any classroom grades PK-12 and all special programs
• Ability to uphold and adhere to school and district policies as well as state regulations
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Qualifications

• Experience working in classrooms as a contracted teacher or student teacher preferred

Pay

$250 per 8-hour daily assignment

Benefits

Includes a full insurance package for health and dental insurance