Substitute Teacher

Emergela; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergela seeks 2-3 dependable Substitute Teachers to support classrooms serving children with autism in a small, highly supportive micro-school setting. Subs may be assigned as Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher based on daily needs. All substitutes must use When I Work to view and claim shifts.

Deliver instruction and classroom support aligned to teacher plans and student IEP goals. Maintain a structured, safe learning environment using positive behavior strategies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of classroom experience as a teacher or paraprofessional.
• Ability to follow lesson plans, behavior supports, and safety protocols with consistency.
• Strong reliability, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using mobile apps for scheduling (When I Work).

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and classroom support aligned to teacher plans and student IEP goals.
• Maintain a structured, supportive, and safe learning environment using positive behavior strategies.
• Follow individualized supports and communication strategies appropriate for autistic learners.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Support arrival/dismissal, transitions, toileting/ADLs as needed, and accurate documentation of student participation.
• Uphold confidentiality, student dignity, and all school policies and procedures.
• Small classrooms with collaborative staffing.
• May require standing, moving between classrooms, assisting with student transitions, and occasional lifting per safety plans.

Skills

Classroom experience

Special education knowledge

Communication

Reliability

Technology usage

Education

State teacher certification; paraprofessional certification

Tools

When I Work

Job description

We are seeking 2-3 dependable Substitute Teachers to support classrooms serving children with autism in a small, highly supportive micro-school setting. Subs may be assigned as a Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher based on daily needs. All substitutes must use When I Work to view and claim available shifts.

Scheduling Requirement

• All substitutes are required to create a When I Work account and log in regularly to claim open jobs. Shift confirmations and updates are managed through the app.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and classroom support aligned to teacher plans and student IEP goals.

• Maintain a structured, supportive, and safe learning environment using positive behavior strategies.

• Follow individualized supports and communication strategies appropriate for autistic learners.

• Collaborate with classroom staff (lead, assistant, related service providers) to ensure continuity of care.

• Support arrival/dismissal, transitions, toileting/ADLs as needed, and accurate documentation of student participation.

• Uphold confidentiality, student dignity, and all school policies and procedures.

• Small classrooms (6–10 students) with collaborative staffing.

• May require standing, moving between classrooms, assisting with student transitions, and occasional lifting or physical prompts per safety plans.

Min. Quals. (Required)

• 2+ years of classroom experience as a teacher or paraprofessional.

• Ability to follow lesson plans, behavior supports, and safety protocols with consistency.

• Strong reliability, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Comfortable using mobile apps for scheduling (When I Work).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in special education.

• Direct experience working with autistic or other neurodivergent learners.

• Relevant certifications (state teacher certification; paraprofessional certification).

• Must pass state and federal background checks.


• Must pass a drug test.