Durango School District 9-R is recruiting Licensed Substitute Teachers who wish to substitute exclusively with Durango School District 9-R in the 2026/2027 school year.

This position pays $250 per day and includes a full insurance package for health and dental insurance

Requirements for this position include:
- Valid Colorado teaching License, Colorado three to five year substitue license, or a Colorado substitute license and a letter from a university indicating that student teaching has been completed and the date when the individual will be eligible to apply for their Colorado teaching license.
- Candidate may be in process with their license at the time of application.
- Ability to secure transportation to all school sites within Durango School District.
- Must be available to work the student contact days for the 26/27 school year, Monday - Friday.
- Experience working with children.
- Experience working in classrooms as a contracted teacher or student teacher preferred.
- Ability to effectively engage students in lessons left by the classroom teacher.




- Ability to implement positive behavior supports within the classroom and create a highly productive learning environment
- Willingness to substitute in any classroom grades PK-12 and all special programs.
- Ability to uphold and adhere to school and district policies as well as state regulations.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.

Compensation = $250 per 8-hour daily assignment

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance p

📌 2026/2027 Licensed District-Wide Daily Substitute, Full Benefits (Durango)
🏢 Durango School District 9-R
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