Substitutes

Information on Substituting

Are you interested in becoming a substitute? Not sure if you'd like to become a Classified or Licensed Substitute? What's the difference between both? Well, let me provide you some information that will hopefully guide you to the right path.

Licensed Substitute:

• Allows you to substitute for teachers 
• Must get fingerprinted and pass a background check. COST average $56.00
• Have a current substitute authorization issued by CDE (Colorado Department of Education).
• CDE has 3 different authorization:
  • 1-year authorization, must hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, and have experience working with children. COST $60.00
  • 3-year authorization, must hold a bachelor's degree in any content area from a regionally accredited college or university. COST $90.00
  • 5-year authorization, must hold or have held a Colorado teacher license or hold a current out-of-state teacher license/certificate. COST $90.00
• Submit an application to Montrose County School District
• The pay for a licensed substitute is $150.00 for the full day and $75.00 for the half day

Classified Substitute:

• Allows you to sub in for paraprofessionals, secretaries, classroom aids, and custodial
• Must get fingerprinted and pass a background check. COST average $56.00
• Submit an application to Montrose County School District
• The pay for classified substitutes is $17.00 an hour