Short Term Substitute - 7th Grade Science Teacher - Horizon Community Middle School

Job Title : Substitute Teacher

FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Classification Group : Hourly

Supervising Position : Human Resources

Pay Plan : Hourly

Pay Range : Hourly Wage Rate

Last Updated : 11/04/2025

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Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY : Provide instruction and manage a classroom in the regular teacher's absence, following provided lesson plans, managing student behavior, taking attendance, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions
Frequency
Percentage of Time

1.
Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
Daily
50%

2.
Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
Daily
25%

3.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
Daily
20%

4.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily
5%

TOTAL
100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

No professional work experience required

Colorado Department of Education (CDE)substitute authorization or teaching license

Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Basic classroom management and planning skills

Basic organizational skills

Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills

Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement

Ability and desire to work as a team member

Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)

Primarily works indoors

Typically a moderate noise level

Prolonged standing and walking

Frequent bending and reaching

Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing

Speaking and hearing

Visual concentration

Eye/hand coordination

Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard

Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics

May work outdoors when monitoring student activities

Normal classroom environment

Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Bachelor’s degree

Previous successful teaching experience

Experience working in the public sector

Experience advising school clubs/co-curricular activities

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Short Term Assignment at Horizon Community Middle School as a 7th Grade Science Teacher. Duration of assignment: Will be for 12 weeks, starting the beginning of December (12/7/2026). CDE Licensed Teacher: Required (Initial / Professional Teacher, or 5 year Substitute Authorization) CDE Licensed Teacher, Endorsement Required: Science or considered In Field (Degree or passed Praxis).