Substitute - Preschool Instructor

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• Job Posting Title: Substitute - Preschool Instructor

Job Description

• Responsible for providing classroom instruction and positive interaction with students and colleagues. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Plan and implement instruction consistent with the preschool curriculum and mandated components. Cooperate with the special education team in order to help special education children meet Individual Educational Plan goals. Cooperate with team members to develop and implement Individual Learning Plans for at risk students. Communicate effectively with students, parents, and team. Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students. Maintain data collection regarding student progress/performance, including confidential reports and information. Participate in ongoing formal and informal staff development. Perform toileting duties and life skills instruction. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications

• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association,
• Group
• Leader
• Qualified -
• Co
• Dept of
• Human
• Services
• Education:
• High
• School or
• Equivalent
• Skills:
• Position
• Type:
• Substitutes
• Primary
• Location:
• Copper
• Mesa
• Elementary
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 0
• FTE: 0.00
• Approx
• Scheduled
• Days
• Per
• Year: 0 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
• Minimum
• Hire
• Rate: $22.74
• USD
• Hourly
• Maximum
• Hire
• Rate: $22.74 USD Hourly Full

Salary Range

$22.74 USD - $22.74 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: July 22, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.