Substitute Teacher

Goodwill Central Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Central Texas is seeking a Substitute High School Teacher for a campus located within a correctional facility to deliver daily lesson plans and promote student learning in the absence of the regular teacher.

The role requires a minimum of 60 college credits (Bachelor’s or higher) or TEA certification, strong classroom management, and the ability to work in a correctional setting. Background checks and fingerprinting are required, plus training mandated by MTC and TDCJ.

Qualifications

• Must be able to instruct students and manage behavior in a correctional facility.
• Maintain classroom management and follow district requirements.
• Submit official transcripts or TEA certificate.
• Able to pass background checks and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide and implement daily lesson plans as required by the district.
• Manage classroom environment and promote student learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Follow background check and training requirements for correctional facilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

In English instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

60+ college credits or TEA certificate

Job description

Company

For more than six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has been relentlessly focused on empowering thousands of people to work. We transform revenue from over 37 retail locations into a combination of education, career training, job placement, career coaching and support, and more. Every time you shop or support Goodwill, you are helping fund our greater mission to serve our community. Goodwill’s vision extends far beyond our retail stores and your generous donations: We envision a Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Commitment to Excellence

At The Excel Center, we are building a high-performing organization focused on transforming lives through the power of education and work and becoming the model of excellence for adult education across Texas. Our team members contribute to a culture grounded in our values of caring, innovation, and accountability and focused on strong graduate outcomes.

All Excel Team Members

• Deliver Excellence - Uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service to students
• Own the Outcome - Demonstrate accountability through ownership, reliability, follow-through, and continuous improvement.
• Work as One Team - Collaborate and contribute positively to a solutions-oriented culture
• Lead with Purpose - Align actions and decisions to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
• Strengthen the System - Support systems, processes, and practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and student impact

All team members demonstrate our standards through strong individual performance and a commitment to collective excellence.

Important Retirement Information

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults is a Texas public charter school district. Employees in TRS-eligible positions participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).

Eligible employees are required to contribute a portion of their salary to TRS retirement and TRS-Care through automatic payroll deductions. TRS is a defined-benefit retirement system, and employees generally become vested after earning five years of TRS service credit.

Candidates should consider these required retirement contributions when evaluating compensation and long‑term employment with the district. Additional information about TRS eligibility, contributions, vesting, and retirement benefits is available through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

The Substitute High School Teacher for a Correctional Facility Campus is responsible for providing and implementing the daily lesson plans in the assigned courses according to the district’s requirements. The Substitute High School Teacher will manage the classroom environment, provide activities, materials, and promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Please note that this Substitute position is for a campus located within a Correctional Facility. In addition to passing the background check and completing fingerprinting for The Excel Center, the applicant will be required to pass the background check and additional training required by MTC and TDCJ.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 60+ college credit hours, Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited university is required.
• All substitute teacher applicants must submit proof of an official accredited college transcript (showing the degree conferred or the minimum of 60+ college hours) OR a valid Texas Teacher Certificate from the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
• General knowledge of possible assigned subject areas.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior in a correctional facility setting.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Must be able to understand work instructions in English.
• Must possess the essential mindset that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Must possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Texas Teaching Certification.
• 1+ years of experience providing instruction to adults.

Compensation

• Full Days - $160 (4 or more hours)
• Half Days - $75 (Less than 4 hours)
• Long Term - $170*
• Excess Hours - $30/hour**

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where everyone feels included. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Background Check

Goodwill Excel Center is a public school and pre‑employment background check and fingerprinting is required to ensure the applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the position. Additionally, positions that will be entering a campus located within a correctional facility are required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing and receive a negative result as a condition of employment.