Substitute Teacher

Midland Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher in Midland, Texas. This role requires delivering planned lessons, managing classrooms, and maintaining student safety and engagement throughout the school day.

The substitute supports teachers by following established guidelines, promoting positive behaviors, and communicating clearly with students, parents, and colleagues. Immediate starting date with the district's human resources team guiding placements and supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) and instruct.
• Knowledge of subject areas and curriculum guidelines.
• Follow oral and written directions and work with staff and students.
• Maintain effective classroom management as required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in locations and times designated.
• Follow the daily lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher or designee.
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines and district policies.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student progress during instruction.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the district's mission.
• Promote the school positively within the school and community.
• Communicate information accurately to colleagues, students, parents and community.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Demonstrate flexibility to changes in a regular school day.
• Follow the substitute classroom discipline plan and maintain order.
• Protect confidentiality of students
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, students, parents
• Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities
• Provide a safe environment for students
• Report any injuries or disruptions promptly
• Document lessons and activities for regular teacher review
• Dismiss students according to procedures
• Follow substitute arrival/dismissal protocols
• Comply with district/school policies and model non-discriminatory practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator

Skills

Communication skills

Instructing

Emotional control

Curriculum knowledge

Relationship building

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5515832

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

EXEMPT STATUS:

NUMBER OF DAYS:

PAY GRADE: As per substitute salary schedule

DIVISION: HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

SUPERVISES:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Position Function/Purpose

Major Responsibilities (substitute teacher)

• 1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• 2. Follow the daily lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher or designee
• 3. Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• 4. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations
• 5. Evaluate and provide feedback on student progress during instruction
• 6. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district
• 7. Promote the school in a positive manner within the school and community
• 8. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly to colleagues, students, parents and community
• 9. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest students
• 10. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes in a regular school day
• 11. Follow the established classroom discipline management plan, maintain order in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations per instructions provided by the regular teacher.

Major Responsibilities (cont.)

• 12. Protect and respect the confidentiality of the students under your supervision
• 13. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members
• 14. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• 15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities
• 16. Provide as much as possible, a safe environment to protect students
• 17. Report immediately to the appropriate authorities in case on injury, illness or disruptions due to behavior or disciplinary situations
• 18. Document lessons presented and activities completed to be reviewed by the regular classroom teacher upon his/her return
• 19. Dismiss students according to instructions
• 20. Follow established substitute arrival and dismissal protocols
• 21. Comply with and support district and school regulations and policies
• 22. Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• 23. Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with district/school policies and practices

Qualification Requirements

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct and maintain emotional control under stress. Knowledge of subject areas assigned, general knowledge of curriculum and instruction as well as good knowledge of child growth and development. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

• telephone
• Computer and printer
• Calculator
• Copy Machine

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Administration
• Phone: [phone]