Hiring Requirements

To become a guest teacher within St. Vrain Valley Schools (SVVSD), an applicant must complete the following processes:

1. Acquire or hold an active Colorado Teaching or Substitute authorization from the Colorado Department of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/)
2. Complete the Application process with SVVSD (http:www.svvsd.org)
3. Attend the SVVSD’s Guest Teacher Orientation.

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License Requirements

The Colorado Department of Education, CDE, issues teaching licenses to qualified applicants.  SVVSD requires that applicants hold one of the following State issued licenses:

• Colorado Teaching License – Professional and Initial Licenses are accepted.
• Colorado Substitute Authorization – The District currently accepts 1-year (with special authorization from any school the Guest Teacher wants to work) 3-year, and 5-year substitute authorizations. The District determines each year whether or not to continue accepting 1-year substitute authorizations.