Become a Substitute
If you enjoy working with students, and you desire a flexible schedule, subbing could be for you!
EPSD always accepts applications for substitutes in the following areas:
- Teacher
- Bus Driver
- Paraprofessional
- Cafeteria
Details for Substitutes
For the 2024-2025 school year: If a substitute works 10 days or more in a pay period they will receive a $400 bonus.
| Definition | Rate of Pay per Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term | A substitute on the same assignment or different assignments for fewer than 10 days | $130 |
| Long-Term | A substitute on the same assignment for 10 days or more | Days 1-9: $130 Starting on day 10: $150 |
| Full-Time | A substitute who is hired for a full semester to replace an employee on leave. Licensed personnel preferred | $175 |
| Bus-Driver | A substitute bus-driver will receive their daily rate of pay and keep an hourly timecard |
Responsibilities:
- Keep confidential all records and information pertaining to students
- Report to the office of the assigned building at least 15 minutes prior to starting time
- Review the classroom teacher's daily schedule, lesson plan book, seating chart, textbook, and other materials
- If lesson plans are not available or inadequate, contact building principal
- Maintain a professional attitude
- Prepare a summary of work covered and complete necessary reports and grading
- Dress professionally
- Report any difficulties to the office/or building principal
Application Process
Step 1: Apply for a Substitute Authorization through the CDE Licensing Division
Apply for:
- 1 Year (special circumstances apply)
- 3 Year (if you have a Bachelor's Degree, never taught)
- 5 Year (if you hold or have held a Colorado teaching license, or have a current out of state teaching license)
Step 2: Apply to be a Substitute in our district HERE.
Step 3: The district Human Resources Manager will contact each applicant to set up an interview and to review the substitute process.