Relief Teacher

ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR SCH-E; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR SCH-E in Houston, TX is seeking a Relief Teacher to provide consistent coverage and engaging lessons that support students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth while maintaining a safe learning environment.

The position is part-time with a daily rate of $200 and requires classroom supervision, adherence to district policies, and collaboration with school staff to deliver quality instruction and timely completion of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and teaching certification preferred.
• Alternative: degree in Education or related fields with relevant experience.
• Experience promoting social, educational, or supportive services for school aged children.
• Completion of HCDE Substitute Orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Comply with state and federal laws, and department and campus policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Maintain classroom discipline and a safe learning environment.
• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of students.
• Protect students, equipment, and facilities; report injuries or incidents.
• Implement lesson plans and manage academic time effectively.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes as scheduled.
• Assist in managing student behavior and crisis intervention.
• Conduct physical student searches when needed.
• Maintain classroom order and conducive learning environment.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Cooperate with school and department personnel; perform other duties.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Availability to work up to 5 days/week

Education

Bachelor's degree with teacher certification preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Bachelor’s degree with experience in social/educational services

Completion of HCDE Substitute Orientation

Job description

Harris County Department of Education ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR SCH-E - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Relief Teacher

Harris County Department of Education ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR SCH-E - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Details

Job ID: 5907327

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

To provide consistent and deliberate teacher coverage; provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; and enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with teacher certification preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Education, the humanities, or in fields focusing upon subjects within the core curriculum; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and previous experience in promoting social, educational, or supportive services for school aged children
• Completion of HCDE’s Substitute Orientation program

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective and efficient oral and written communication skills
• Available to perform the responsibilities of the position (up to 5 days per week)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Comply with all state and federal laws, department and campus policies and procedures.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies.
• Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behaviors.
• Conduct physical student searches.
• Establish and maintain order in the classroom.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Cooperate with all school and department personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $200 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]