Resident Substitute

Start Date: As soon as mutually agreed for the 2025-2026 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year

Location: McKinley Elementary School

Salary:

1-Year Colorado Substitute Authorization License

Full-Day $135.00/day

A one-year substitute authorization requires you to hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have a fingerprint-based history on file with CDE.

3-Year Colorado Substitute Authorization

Full-Day, $155.00/day

A 3-year substitute authorization requires you to hold an earned bachelor's or higher degree from an accepted, regionally accredited college or university and have a fingerprint-based history on file with CDE.

5-Year Colorado Substitute Authorization Licence or Colorado Teaching License

• Full-Day, $162.00/day

A 5-year substitute authorization requires you to hold a current or expired Colorado teacher license/certificate or a current out-of-state teacher license/certificate and have a current fingerprint-based background check on file with CDE.

Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement. Accrued Sick Leave. May be eligible for a $200 stipend through the Colorado Department of Education, if it’s your first time subbing.

Purpose of the Job: Serve as a guest teacher and support staff for Canon City Schools assigned to one building. Having a substitute who can support for days of absence when a substitute is not found and also someone who is familiar with the students, staff, and the school’s culture is critical. Only on an emergency basis would this position be asked to sub in a building they were not originally assigned to. This position is meant to be rotated to provide opportunities for staff who are interested in working as a teacher or currently attending school for teaching.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Associate’s degree or higher required, Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

Certification: Must have Sub Authorization License or Teaching License from Colorado Department of Education

Experience: 2 years of school experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates: Must have Valid Colorado’s Drivers License

Other Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants who are working towards their education degree or have a desire to become an educator.

Must be willing to be trained in the health tech training (first aid, CPR, etc.)

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job
• A positive individual with a neat, clean appearance; a pleasant, courteous demeanor
• Must pass pre-employment physical
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs)
• Ability to be flexible throughout the workday
• Ability to drive if needed at another school during urgently needed support
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect district data's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements

Essential Duties of the Job: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

• Follow lesson plans as left by an educator who is absent
• Manages the classroom and keeps students safe
• Follow the directions on which classroom to support each day
• Follows guidelines as shared in the Substitute Handbook
• Follow school expectations
• Duties may include but are not limited to working in small or large groups
• May be required to work in other buildings if an emergency arises with another school
• Supports behaviors and ISS when needed
• Other duties may be assigned

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled
Screening of Applications: Monday, December 15, 2025
Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org.