Substitute Teachers

WE ARE SAFELY WELCOMING STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL AND LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Ever thought about becoming a substitute teacher?  If so, now is the time to step up for students! BVSD is experiencing a shortage of substitutes and teachers need support now more than ever.

Licensed Substitute

• All substitute teachers in the Boulder Valley School District must hold a current Colorado teaching license or a Colorado Substitute Authorization of one, three or five years, issued by the Colorado Department of Education, and a bachelor's degree. For more information on this, visit the CDE Licensing web page.
• Licensed substitutes may sub for teachers and paraeducators

Paraeducator Substitute

• Paraeducator substitutes support BVSD's intensive learning programs
• A substitute authorization is not required
• Paraeducator substitutes can only substitute for paraeducators

Pay Rates

Substitute Assignments

• Full Day: $150 (M-F)
• Half Day: $80.00 (M-F)

Retired BVSD Teachers

• Full Day: $170 (M-F)
• Half Day: $90.00 (M-F)

Long Term Substitute Assignments (licensed only)

• First 10 days are paid at the rates described above
• Beginning on day 11, the daily rate is $165 for full day; $87.50 for half day whether in-person or virtual

Application Process

1. Apply for a Substitute Authorization through the Colorado Department of Education if you are applying as a licensed substitute (A current CO teaching license also qualifies)
2. Apply to the Substitute Teacher 2023-2024 or the Paraeducator Substitute job vacancy by submitting a BVSD online application.
3. Attend a BVSD Substitute Orientation (Virtual)

That is all it takes!  Substitute teaching is a wonderful way you can earn money, influence lives, and make a difference!

Contact Us

Denise Stilson     denise.stilson@bvsd.org
720-561-5033