SY2026-27 Long-Term Elementary School Substitute

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $50,500.00 - $50,500.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Education

Who We Are


A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development


 

Who We Serve


92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
56% English Language Learners


 

What You’ll Do


Manage and care for a class of assigned advises
Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction via prepared lesson-plans in whole-class settings
Complete grading of assignments using appropriate and equitable methods
Assist in student arrival and departure, transitions between class periods, lunch periods, field trips, etc.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Teach, support, and enhance school-wide systems and expectations at all times with all children
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom via straightening chairs, tables, clearing whiteboard, etc.
Ensure that the students are never left unattended in the classroom
Maintain awareness and knowledge of emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned, procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems, and all school procedures and regulations
Perform other related duties as assigned


 

Compensation & Schedule


Salary/Exempt
Annual Salary: $50,500* 
Full-Time; Monday - Friday; Occasional evenings as needed for school events and conferences


 

Benefits


Approximately 13* weeks of paid school breaks
30* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of employee discounts


 

Annual Calendar and Start Date


Position is assigned to a 199* workday calendar
Assignment is anticipated to be from July 13th - October 9th


*Pro-rated based upon actual assignment length. 
QualificationsWho You Are

Required Qualifications:


High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
Committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful education experience
Dedicated to educational equity and promoting related/procedure-aligned practices
Demonstrate effective and consistent professionalism throughout all communication
Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback to improve practice


Desired Qualifications:


Bilingual; Spanish & English
One or more years of substitute experience, especially within an urban classroom utilizing structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success


 

Physical Requirements:


Regular in-person presence 
Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Schools


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

 

Position Closes: When Filled