D38 is not currently hiring for substitute teacher positions. Please check back, as the positions may open up throughout the year. Thank you for your interest in substituting for our district. 

To become a Substitute Teacher, you must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or Authorization to substitute teach.

Having been a teacher in Colorado previously, or having been a teacher in another state will allow you eligibility for a 5-year Substitute Authorization issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Having a Bachelor's degree in any field will allow you eligibility for a 3-year Substitute Authorization issued by CDE. Holding a high school diploma or its equivalent qualifies you for either a 1-year or a new authorization for the school year.

To find the CDE Substitute Teacher application, click here and follow the prompts that lead you to the appropriate licensing application. You must also have a current finger-print based background check on file with CDE

The directions for a finger-print based background check may also be found on the CDE website.

Once you have completed the licensing application at the CDE website, made your online payment and submitted your completed fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation per instructions, your application is considered "in process."

As soon as your CDE credential arrives in your email inbox, you can complete the District's online employment application and a member of the Personnel Department will contact you.

***In addition to the fingerprints that CDE requires, D38 will also require its own set of fingerprints***

Base Pay Rate (2024-2025): 

• Monday-Thursday: $165/Full-Day; $82.50/Half-Day (Day 1 through 45)

• Friday: $185 Full-Day; $92.50/Half-Day

Frequent and Long-Term Rate (2024-2025):

• $175/Full-Day; $87.50/Half-Day (Day 46 through 89)

• $185/Full-Day; $92.50/Half-Day from (Day 90+)

• $200 per day for long-term assignments  

Classified Rate (2024-2025):

• $17.50 per hour