Permanent Substitute (26-27)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible paid time off policies

Paid family leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a Permanent Substitute Teacher in Houston, TX. The role requires delivering instructional support across multiple campuses while maintaining a structured classroom environment.

This full-time position involves collaborating with school leadership and managing student engagement. Candidates should have at least 60 credited hours of education and prefer prior teaching experience.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as competitive paid time off options.

Qualifications

• Prior classroom or substitute teaching experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, subjects, and grade levels.

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.

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

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Houston, TX, USA

Full-time

Start Date: Next year opening

Department: Regional Support and Leadership

Company Description

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre‑K to 12 schools across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, KIPP Texas prepares students for college, career, and beyond.

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
• Perform campus supervision duties (arrival, lunch, dismissal, etc.)
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Support testing, school events, and daily campus operations

Qualifications

• 60+ credited hours
• Associates degree
• 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.

Work Environment

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

• 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. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.