Long-Term Substitute Teacher - French

The Classical Academy; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Classical Academy in Midland, TX is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for a high school French position to cover a temporary absence in January. The assignment is likely to last the month of January, with duties outlined below.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction per provided plans, grading, communicating with families, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a bachelor’s degree or substitute authorization, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree or 1-year substitute authorization from CDE required.
• Must be considered highly qualified in the assigned subject area.

Responsibilities

• Manages classroom and provides instructions according to provided plans.
• Performs tasks such as grading and communicating with families as needed.
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning.
• Performs all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, lunchroom duty, recess, carpool, attendance, etc.
• Works with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
• Adheres to all TCA policies and procedures.
• Uses appropriate judgment to always act in the best interest of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree or substitute authorization

Highly qualified in subject area

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  High School
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027
• Closing Date:
  10/25/2026

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Long-Term Substitute Teacher Department: Human Resources

Date: Updated April 6, 2022 FLSA Status: Exempt

Long-Term Substitute Teacher Rate: $233.68/day

This opening is for a long-term high school French substitute teacher. The assignment is likely to last the month of January.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs all duties and responsibilities of a teacher during the long-term absence of the regular employee. Long-Term substitute teachers are employed on an as needed basis and are not guaranteed work for a set period of time.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Reports directly to the Substitute Coordinator

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages classroom and provides instructions according to provided plans; may be required to create plans.
• Performs tasks such as grading and communicating with families as needed.
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning.
• Performs all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, lunchroom duty, recess, carpool, attendance, etc.
• Works with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
• Adheres to all TCA policies and procedures.
• Uses appropriate judgment to always act in the best interest of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree or 1-year substitute authorization from CDE required
• Must be considered highly qualified in the assigned subject area

EXPERIENCE

Prior teaching, tutoring, or other experience working with children or in a classroom setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the internet.

SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

• Students
• Substitute Coordinator
• Teachers
• Support staff
• Parents
• Administrators

Contacts are generally of a nature requiring disseminating and discussing routine information but may occasionally involve sensitive issues or situations requiring confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is normally performed in a classroom setting with occasional supervision duties such as carpool, special activities, recess, or lunchroom.
• Required to work scheduled hours on a day-to-day basis. Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the schools and the substitute coordinator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

• Typical demands require the employee to:
  • Spend majority of work time standing and walking while performing job duties
  • Occasionally lift burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other classroom equipment, and writing utensils

COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:

The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

PAID SICK LEAVE COMPENSATION

Temporary/Substitute/Itinerant staff receive an amount of paid sick leave calculated based on an accrual rate of one hour earned for every 30 hours worked, in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.

The Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).