26/27 SY : Odessa Substitute Teacher Pool

RMA Texas Public Schools; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RMA Texas Public Schools in Odessa, Texas is seeking a qualified substitute teacher to support daily classroom instruction in the absence of the regular teacher.

You will deliver lessons from the substitute plan, maintain classroom routines, and manage student behavior while collaborating with the School Director and staff. The role requires a high school diploma or higher and a friendly, flexible approach to working with diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or higher, per local regulations.
• Ability to work politely with parents, students and staff.
• Experience or training with at-risk students preferred.
• Ability to handle conflict effectively.
• Possesses a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Report to designated admin office upon arrival.
• Review plans and schedules as provided by supervisor.
• Maintain routines of the school and classroom.
• Teach lessons outlined in the substitute plan.
• Consult with School Director before initiating non-specified procedures.
• Oversee student behavior in assigned classes.
• Report day’s activities at the end of the day.
• Follow policies and procedures for regular teachers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the School Director.

Skills

Polite communication

Conflict resolution

Sense of humor

Experience with at-risk students

Education

Diploma or higher

Six years trade experience (vocational substitute instructor)

Job description

Job Purpose

To enable each student to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports in a timely manner to the designated administrative office and staff upon arrival at the school site.
• Reviews all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day as provided by appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson(s) outlined and described in the substitute teacher’s plan as prepared by the absent teacher or School Director.
• Consults as appropriate with the School Director or other appropriate supervisor before initiating any teaching or other procedures not previously specified in the substitute teacher plan.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in assigned classes and in any other supervisory assignments.
• Reports on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day per the routines established by the school.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Performs such other related tasks and assumes such other related responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the School Director as appropriate.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, Associate Degree or higher or as required by local regulation from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, a vocational substitute instructor must have a minimum of six (6) years in the trade or occupation.
• A proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with a variety of constituencies including parents, students, and staff.
• Prior experience or formal training in working with "at‑risk" students preferred.
• Experience in effectively handling conflict.
• Must possess a sense of humor.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the company may find appropriate and acceptable.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incident to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimal levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.