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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.