Substitute Teacher Classification: Non-Exempt Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: Certified $150 per day/$75 per half day School Year/Days: (2026-27/ Work on an as needed basis) Location: West Ridge Academy
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Colorado Teaching License and/or 1, 3 or 5 year Substitute Authorization
To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of a Teacher.
Essential Functions
- Fills out the necessary forms, obtains any special instructions, and checks the duty list to see if there are any special duties to cover during the day.
- Checks the regular teacher's mailbox for special bulletins, money sack, etc.
- Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods as assigned.
- Grades all papers done that day and records the results on the graded papers, and on a loose sheet which may be folded in the grade book.
- Records absences in the manner presented in each building.
- Upon completion of the teaching day, the substitute is expected to stop in the school office to receive any instructions relative to another assignment; complete required personnel forms; return keys and other materials; complete and request signature from the appropriate personnel on the substitute time sheet.
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
- Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
Additional Qualifications
- Visual, auditory and ambulatory ability. Must have ability to effectively communicate. Knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the functions of the position as outlined.