Substitute Applicant

5-Year and 3-Year Substitute Authorization

Colorado Issues three types of substitute authorizations: a 1-year authorization, a 3-year authorization, and a 5-year authorization. A substitute authorization allows you to work in a Colorado public school as a substitute teacher. The substitute authorizations are issued without grade level or subject endorsement area designations.

1-Year Substitute Authorization

A one-year substitute authorization requires a high school diploma or equivalent.  Not all school districts in Colorado will hire an applicant who holds a one-year substitute authorization. The substitute authorizations are issued without grade level or subject endorsement area designations.