1 Year Substitute Authorization Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does page one of the one-year substitute authorization application have to be signed by a Colorado school district administrator?
- How long will it take to process the renewal of my Substitute Authorization?
- How do I renew my 1-year substitute authorization?
- Is the 1-year substitute authorization also called an emergency substitute authorization?
- Am I required to turn in another fingerprint card and fingerprint fee if I have already held a Colorado license or authorization?
- How can I find a job as a substitute teacher in Colorado?
- Can I fax my application to you?
- Will the substitute authorization cover any specific endorsement area or grade level?
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1. Does page one of the one-year substitute authorization application have to be signed by a Colorado school district administrator?
The Colorado school district is agreeing to employ you as a substitute teacher by signing the first page of the one-year substitute authorization application. Page one must be signed by the Colorado school district employing you.
2. How long will it take to process the renewal of my Substitute Authorization?
Upon Receipt at CDE, all applications take 10-12 weeks to process.
3. How do I renew my 1-year substitute authorization?
You must fill out a 1-year substitute authorization that can be obtained from a Colorado school district. A school administrator is required to sign the first page of this application.
4. Is the 1-year substitute authorization also called an emergency substitute authorization?
No, there is no such thing as an emergency substitute authorization.
5. Am I required to turn in another fingerprint card and fingerprint fee if I have already held a Colorado license or authorization?
No, you are only required to turn these items in once to the Colorado Department of Education.
6. How can I find a job as a substitute teacher in Colorado?
School staffing is the responsibility of each Colorado school district. Please contact districts directly regarding job openings.
7. Can I fax my application to you?
No, all applications and signatures must be original. You must also include an evaluation fee in the form of a personal check, money order, or certified check.
8. Will the substitute authorization cover any specific endorsement area or grade level?
The substitute authorizations are not issued with specific endorsement areas or grade levels. Placement of substitute teachers will be the responsibility of the Colorado school district that will be employing you.
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