Substitute Teacher

HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education SPECIAL SCHOOLS in Houston, TX is seeking a Substitute Teacher for immediate start. The role focuses on delivering appropriate learning activities to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with teaching certification preferred or a related core-subject degree, plus completion of HCDE’s Substitute Orientation. Strong communication and adaptability with minimal notice are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or preferred with certification
• Education-focused degree or core-subject focus is acceptable
• Experience in promoting social/educational services is beneficial
• Completion of HCDE’s Substitute Orientation program is required or encouraged

Responsibilities

• 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 to foster a safe and positive environment.
• Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Report to office on arrival/departure; check for materials and rules clarification.
• Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline issues promptly.
• Implement lesson plans and ensure academic time integrity.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Assist in managing behavior and crisis situations including restraints if necessary.
• Establish and maintain order and an effective learning environment.
• Organize students for effective instruction and cooperate with staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (teacher certification preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in education / humanities / core subjects

Bachelor’s degree with experience in social/educational services

HCDE Substitute Orientation completion

Job description

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5543646

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and teacher certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in education, the humanities, or in fields focusing upon subjects within the core curriculum
• Bachelor’s degree 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 with very little notice

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 to office upon arrival and departure from the assigned campus, check mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention, request clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
• 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.
• 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: Substitute

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]