Licensed Substitute Teacher (Certified) Substitute for the 2026-2027 School Year

A Licensed Substitute replaces a licensed employee (teacher) in the event of his or her absence. Substitute jobs are in-person.

Requirements (must have)

A valid Colorado Substitute Authorization (1, 3 or 5-year) or Colorado Teaching License  Apply for a CDE Substitute Authorization
*Provide three letters of recommendation as part of the licensed substitute hiring process.

Responsibilities:  

• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the classroom teacher
• Maintain the regular routine of the classroom whenever possible
• Perform all of the duties of the classroom teacher, including covering extra classes if needed
• Responsible for the pupils, equipment, and materials assigned to them for the assignment (all materials and equipment borrowed must be returned to the proper authority before leaving campus)
• Leave a brief summary of the day's activities for the classroom teacher (summary may include behavior issues, special circumstances for the day, work that was done or not done during the day)

The 2026-27 Licensed Substitute School Year Pay:

$150.00 per day for full day assignments (4.51 hours or more)
$75.00 per half day assignment (4.5 hours or less) 
This position is not eligible for  benefits.
Schedule: Licensed substitutes can select when and where they would like to work (flexible schedule).

View the Substitute Handbook
 

After you submit your application, you will be contacted via email to select an interview time.  Interviews are hosted in person (Virtual option available by request).

Note: If you are a student teacher (application required) or a current employee (application may not be required) of Thompson School District, please contact substitute technician, Raye Lynn Husmer directly at (970) 613-5005, rayelynn.husmer@tsd.org, as an interview may not be necessary in some cases.