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Adjunct Instructor Authorization Overview

 

An adjunct instructor is an expert or specialist in a content area--with or without formal educator training--who has been requested by a Colorado school district, BOCES or charter/facility school to provide students highly specialized academic enrichment in the area of expertise.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Must be requested by an employing school district
  • Must hold a bachelor's or higher degree in the content area OR have been employed for five years in the area of specialization.

CDE also issues adjunct instructor authorizations for individuals seeking a Native American Language and Culture Instruction Authorization. 

The adjunct instructor authorization is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Please review the application checklist for additional information.

 

 

For questions, submit a Licensing Support Request form or call 720-739-3304 (7:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday).