Long-Term Substitute Teacher

KIPP Foundation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 18,450 - 29,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-month assignment

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

KIPP Oklahoma is seeking a temporary/full-time substitute teacher for a 10-month term in Tulsa, OK. The role focuses on delivering standards-based instruction, assessing students, and supporting both scholars and families in a high-demand learning environment.

You will collaborate with grade-level teams, participate in school events, and maintain strong classroom management while upholding the district’s commitment to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different teaching environments and grade levels.
• Commitment to KIPP Oklahoma's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-long Oklahoma standards-based unit plans and lesson plans.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans to promote scholars’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with scholars and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in daily school functions such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend school events such as staff meetings, open houses, back-to-school nights, parent orientations, and conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in meetings.
• Meet professional obligations, including timeliness and deadlines.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Commitment to mission

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Position Type: Temporary/Full-Time.

Overview

Your job description responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, those set forth below as well as those described in the job description for your position on file with Talent/HR for the District and as may also be provided for in the employee handbook.

Regular time to report to work is 7:30 am – 4:45 pm.

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Develop year-long Oklahoma standards‑based unit plans and lesson plans that meet all scholars’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long‑term plans in order to promote all scholars’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

Academic and Cultural Support

• Collaborate with content and grade‑level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with scholars and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school, such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend school events such as staff meetings, open houses, back‑to‑school nights, parent orientations, parent‑teacher conferences, PTO events, and other school events.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations, including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Competencies

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Oklahoma’s mission, scholars, families, and community.
• Strong record of helping children achieve academic success, primarily with students in educationally underserved communities.
• Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum and commit to an extended school day, week, and year.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Oklahoma scholars.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous teaching or substitute teaching experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different teaching environments and grade levels.
• Commitment to the mission and values of KIPP Oklahoma.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a temporary, full‑time, 10‑month position. The daily rate is commensurate with experience and based on the KIPP Oklahoma substitute teacher's daily rate.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.