Colorado Substitute Stipend program
The Colorado Subsitute Stipend is no longer accepting applications as our program is now closed.
Our program is closed and we are no longer accepting applications.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the $300 stipend, individuals must meet all 3 requirements:
- Meet one of the three listed licensing requirements below:
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- Be a first‐time substitute with a valid Colorado Substitute Authorization on or after 1/1/2020
- Be a retired teacher with a current license or Substitute Authorization, no contract and are a new substitute on or after 3/1/2020
- Be a first-time substitute with a valid Colorado Teacher License and are a new substitute on or after 3/1/2020 (I have never held a Colorado Substitute Authorization)
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2. Register and attend a CDE Substitute Bootcamp
3. Substitute teach a minimum of one day from 3/1/2020- 7/31/2024 in a Colorado school district, BOCES, charter or approved facility school (private schools are not eligible)
The Colorado Substitute Program has ended. We are no longer accepting applications.
- Colorado Substitute Stipend Certification Form (Updated Form Required)
- Copy of valid Colorado Substitute Authorization or Teacher License
- CDE's Moodle Bootcamp Certificate of Completion
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- Ensure you have completed the online substitute Bootcamp course to print the Certificate of Completion
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- W-9 (Page 1)
- UNC Independent Contractor Service Provider Information Form (Page 1)
- Authorization Agreement for Automated Deposits (Page 2)
- Attach a VOIDED CHECK or Bank ACH Authorization form for the direct deposit account requested
- If you are a retired teacher with PERA, complete PERA's Disclosure of Compensation (See FAQ for instructions)
If you are a UNC Student or have been within the past year complete the following:
- Colorado Substitute Stipend Certification Form (Updated Form Required)
- Copy of valid Colorado Substitute Authorization or Teacher License- Find my Substitute Authorization
- CDE's Moodle Bootcamp Certificate of Completion- Ensure you have completed theonline substitute Bootcamp course to print the Certificate of Completion
- Include in the email if you are a current UNC Student Employee or Not. The Stipend Coordinator will prepare additional forms for you to sign.
Have questions about how to fill out the required documents? See the FAQ below!
FAQ
Thinking about applying? Don't forget to check out some of our most frequently asked questions first.
