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Substitute Teachers

We are looking for people who want to 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 issued by the Colorado Department of Education. For more information on this, visit the CDE Licensing web page.
  • One-Year Authorization requires a high school diploma or it's equivalent and experience working with children
  • Three-Year Authorization requires a bachelor's degree or higher
  • Five-Year Authorization requires an active Colorado teacher license or an teacher license issued by another state
  • Licensed substitutes may sub to teachers and special education paraeducators

Special Education Paraeducator Substitute

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

Pay Rates

Substitute Assignments

  • Full Day: $125 (M-F)
  • Half Day: $68 (M-F)

ILC & ICAN Substitutes

(includes Transitions, Halcyon, Special Education Paraeducators, Preschool Paraeducators and Preschool Enrichment Staff)

  • Full Day: $140 (M-F)
  • Half Day: $75 (M-F)

Retired BVSD Teachers

  • Full Day: $145 (M-F)
  • Half Day: $78 (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 $140 for full day; $75 for half day whether in-person or virtual

Contact Us

Kathy Boberg

kathleen.boberg@bvsd.org
720-561-5033

 

Substitute Training

STEDI offers a variety of great training tools that are beneficial for substitute teachers. Visit stedi.org to learn about the courses they offer and sign up for a free newsletter with helpful hints and activities.

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in substitute opportunities with BVSD! We’ve completed our substitute hiring for the 2024–2025 academic year. Please check back in mid-July 2025 for updates on openings for the fall.

  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 2024-2025 or the Special Education 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!

Current Substitute Resources

SmartFind Express Sub Request WebCenter
Search the BVSD SmartFind Express substitute management system  for jobs or update your profile.

Google map link to all BVSD schools

Please click on this link to find directions to individual BVSD schools.