Permanent Substitute (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive vacation and PTO policies

Paid family leave

Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools is looking for a Permanent Substitute Teacher to provide instructional and classroom support across various campuses in Austin. The role ensures continuity of learning in the absence of regular teachers, delivering lesson plans while maintaining an engaging environment.

Qualified candidates should have 60+ credited hours, strong communication skills, and experience in classroom management. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 60+ credited hours required.
• Prior classroom or substitute teaching experience is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction using provided lesson plans across subjects and grade levels.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support student learning and monitor academic progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Delivery

Adaptability

Communication

Organization and Time Management

Collaboration

Student Engagement

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Professionalism

Technology Skills

Education

60+ credited hours

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

• Department: Regional Support and Leadership

Company Description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre‑K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission‑driven community that wants every child to “run to school,” the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni

Job Description

The Permanent Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional and classroom support across assigned campuses. This role ensures continuity of learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher by delivering lesson plans, maintaining classroom structure, and supporting student achievement.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver instruction using provided lesson plans across subjects and grade levels

Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment

Implement school‑wide behavior systems and uphold campus expectations

Support student learning and monitor academic progress

Accurately take and submit daily attendance in a timely manner

Collaborate with school site leadership to grade student assignments and provide timely, meaningful feedback

Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom updates

Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure continuity of instruction

Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development

Support testing, school events, and daily campus operations

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

60+ credited hours

Bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)

Prior classroom or substitute teaching experience preferred

Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, subjects, and grade levels

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:

Classroom Management: Ability to establish and maintain a structured, respectful, and productive learning environment

Instructional Delivery: Skill in effectively implementing lesson plans across multiple subjects and grade levels

Adaptability: Adjust to different classrooms, student needs, and instructional styles

Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication with students, staff, and families

Organization and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including attendance, grading, and transitions, in a timely manner

Collaboration: Works effectively with teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure continuity of instruction

Student Engagement: Ability to motivate and engage students in learning while maintaining high expectations

Problem-Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in classroom and student situations

Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in attendance, grading, and documentation

Professionalism: Maintains reliability, punctuality, confidentiality, and adherence to school policies and procedures

Technology Skills: Proficiency in using classroom technology, learning management systems, and student information systems

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.

The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Additional Requirements:

Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Work with frequent interruptions.

Hybrid work - Reports to the central office or schools three days a week

Travel Requirements:

Minimal travel: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities.

Additional Information

What We Bring to the Table:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.

Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.

Paid family leave.

Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

Employee assistance programs.

KIPP also offers the following employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO:

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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