Fall 2026- Guest Educator (Substitute Teacher)

Young World Physical Education; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Irving, Texas, is hiring a Guest Educator (Substitute Teacher) for the 2026 school year. The role requires enabling students to pursue their education seamlessly in the absence of their regular teacher. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Key responsibilities include teaching lessons, maintaining classroom routines, and ensuring student behavior. Effective communication skills and adaptability are essential. Interested applicants can reach out to Saira Kammerer in HR for more details.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Professionalism in the classroom.
• Completion of an Irving ISD Guest Educator Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Teach the lesson as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Maintain established routines and procedures.
• Oversee student behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Professionalism

Ability to communicate effectively

Flexibility/adaptability

Experience working with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Teaching Certificate

Degree or 60 college semester hours

Job description

Fall 2026 - Guest Educator (Substitute Teacher)

Irving ISD Districtwide - Irving, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5809758
• Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Enable students to pursue their education with minimal interruption in the absence of the regularly assigned classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
  • High School Diploma or GED, required
  • Valid Teaching Certificate, preferred
  • Degree or at least 60 college semester hours, preferred
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
  • Professionalism in the classroom and with interactions of administration/staff
  • Completion of an Irving ISD Guest Educator Orientation
  • Flexibility/adaptability to changing environments
• Must speak and understand conversational and proper English.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials (lesson plans, student information, textbooks, policy and procedure).
• Experience working with children and students, preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Review with the principal or designee all lesson plans and schedules to be followed during the instructional day.
2. Teach the lesson as prepared by the absent teacher.
3. Consult as appropriate with the principal or designee, if no lesson plan is provided by the absent teacher.
4. Maintain as fully as possible the established routines/schedules and procedures of the school and classroom to which the substitute is assigned.
5. Assume responsibility to oversee student behavior in the classroom and on campus as appropriate.
6. Respect district and employee property.
7. Maintain classroom(s) organization and appearance.
8. Leave a summary of work completed at the end of each instructional day for the teacher of record.
9. Follow all safety standards and procedures (lockdown, lockout, evacuate, etc.).
10. Report to the front office/designee upon arrival to campus of assignment.
11. Maintain confidentiality of employee and student information. Only discuss student information on a need-to-know basis with campus administration.

Safety

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of the classroom and students.

Physical and Mental Demands

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, exercise reasoning and problem‑solving skills while under stress. Communicate effectively both verbally, written and electronically. In a classroom setting, ability to monitor students to ensure they stay on task.

Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, stand, move throughout the room and/or facility. Occasionally required to drive and travel to facilities within the district. May be required to position students, move and lift textbooks and other equipment. Requires lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires use of hands, arms, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl.

Vision and work environment requirements described accordingly.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Saira Kammerer, HR Staffing Specialist
• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]