Substitute Authorization Requirements
Applicant Information
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.
Issuance of a 5-year substitute authorization requires a valid out-of-state teaching license or an expired or valid Colorado teaching certificate or teaching license.
Issuance of a 3-year substitute authorization requires that the applicant hold at least a bachelor's degree in any area of specialization from a regionally accredited university or college. Foreign applicants must have their foreign transcripts evaluated for equivalency by a member of NACES. Their website address is www.naces.org.
Issuance of a 1-year substitute authorization requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The applicant must also provide evidence of successful experience working with children or youth. The application for a 1 year substitute authorization is not available on our website. This particular application must be obtained from the employing Colorado school district. An authorized administrator is required to sign the first page of this application.
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