Academy School District 20·Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Licensed Guest Teacher assists in delivering learning experiences under the direction of a responsible teacher, organizing and facilitating learning using evidence-based practices and technology. This role involves consistently evaluating student progress, making adjustments, communicating outcomes, and participating in professional learning communities.
Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center)
Recruiting Start Date: 03/06/2026
Estimated Start Date: 08/10/2026
A licensed professional who, under the direction of the responsible teacher, assist in the delivery of learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students
Selected applicants will be required to attend an orientation prior to being added to the guest staff roster. Only applicants with outstanding reference checks and background checks receive invitations to attend, and the Human Resources Department notifies selected candidates by email regarding dates and times of these orientations.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.
The teacher routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.
The teacher is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.
Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to talk and hear.
Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.
The teacher frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.
The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
8.0 hour(s) per day
Number of Days per Year: 183 Days M-F
Benefits: Eligibility:
Under Part-time - Ineligible
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) [https://www.asd20.org/careers/employee-benefits/].
FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.
kelly.farmer@asd20.org
Applicants must possess a valid Colorado Department of Education Substitute or Teacher License and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Selected candidates must pass outstanding reference and background checks and attend a mandatory orientation before being added to the staff roster.
Market context
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