GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) TEACHER 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Applications will be accepted until May 7, 2027.

About the Role

A substitute teacher (Daily Guest Teacher) fills in for regular teachers, following lesson plans, managing the classroom, and maintaining a productive learning environment. They adapt to different grades and subjects to support students' learning. All substitute teachers are requested to work a minimum of 5 assignments a month.

Pay

• $23.861 per hour / $190.888 per full day for 1 or 3 year sub authorization
• $29.827 per hour / $238.616 per full day for a 5 year sub authorization, Initial or Professional Teacher's License

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers:

• Time off
• Health and wellness benefits (English Version or Spanish Version)
• PERA Retirement

For additional information visit the New Employee Resources page.

Responsibilities

• Organize students for effective instruction and learning while maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students.
• Motivate student learning and academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academic time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal.

Requirements

• Have ONE of the following valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Licenses (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days):
  • 1 year, 3 year, or 5 year Substitute Authorization
  • Initial Teaching License or Professional Teaching License
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field (preferred).
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.