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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until September 23, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job:
Dates Needed: October 19, 2026 - January 15, 2027
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
* Salary: $31.503 per hour.*
* In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
* Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
* Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
* Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
* Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
* Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
* Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
* Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
* Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
* Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
* Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
* Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
* Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
* Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
* Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
* Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Applications will be received until September 23, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job:
Dates Needed: October 19, 2026 - January 15, 2027
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
* Salary: $31.503 per hour.*
* In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
* Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
* Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
* Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
* Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
* Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
* Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
* Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
* Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
* Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
* Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.
What You’ll Need:
* Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
* Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
* Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
* Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
* Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Substitute Teacher
Verify your state teaching credential first
Most districts require a valid state teaching license before they'll initiate H-1B paperwork. Confirm your credential meets the hiring state's requirements early, credential evaluation delays are one of the most common reasons offers fall through before filing.
Target districts with E-Verify enrollment
School districts enrolled in E-Verify are accustomed to employment eligibility verification workflows, which signals familiarity with federal hiring compliance. Districts using E-Verify are better positioned to handle the additional steps an H-1B filing requires from HR.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter by education roles on Migrate Mate to find school districts and charter networks with documented H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who have never sponsored before.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation criteria
USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Check the O*NET profile for Substitute Teachers and confirm your offer letter specifies a degree requirement, not just a preference, to withstand an RFE.
Ask HR about the LCA prevailing wage before accepting
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your county before negotiating your offer.
Understand the cap timeline if filing from scratch
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're not cap-exempt through a nonprofit or university employer, plan your job search around this window. Missing registration means waiting a full year for the next cycle.
H-1B Visa Substitute Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Substitute Teacher jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
They can, but only if the employer defines the role as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field. Day-to-day substitute positions that accept any degree or no degree won't satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. Long-term substitute roles tied to a specific subject area, like math or science, are more defensible because the degree requirement is easier to document.
What types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Substitute Teachers?
Public school districts, charter management organizations, and private or parochial schools are the primary sponsors. University lab schools and federally operated schools on military bases or tribal lands can also qualify and may be cap-exempt. Search Migrate Mate to find education employers with active H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, which confirms they've gone through the process before.
Can a school district sponsor me if I'm already on OPT?
Yes. If your current OPT work authorization is active and you have a degree in education or a qualifying field, a district can file an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires. Timing matters: the cap registration window opens each March for an October start, so your OPT end date needs to bridge that gap or qualify for a cap-gap extension.
Is a state teaching license required to get H-1B sponsorship as a Substitute Teacher?
Most sponsoring districts require it, but requirements vary by state. Some states issue emergency or provisional licenses that satisfy the employer's hiring criteria and can support an H-1B filing. USCIS reviews whether the position normally requires a specific degree, not the license itself, but districts rarely initiate sponsorship without confirmed licensure because it's a condition of employment.
What should I check before asking a district to sponsor my H-1B?
Confirm the role is written as requiring a bachelor's degree in education or a subject-specific field, not just preferred. Verify the district has filed Labor Condition Applications before by reviewing DOL disclosure data. Ask HR whether they've worked with an immigration attorney on prior H-1B cases. Districts without prior filing experience often decline sponsorship requests not because of unwillingness but because they don't know the process.