Substitute Teacher

Connally ISD; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

Connally ISD seeks motivated individuals to assist in managing the day to day activities of a classroom in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher. As a substitute, you have the flexibility to designate your schedule around your personal calendar, and you have the option to select the campuses/grade levels you are interested in working as a substitute.

You will contribute to student learning, demonstrate familiarity with multiple subject areas, and maintain a positive mindset toward

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Education or related field.
• Recent teaching experience or other activity in area of primary instruction.
• Preferred knowledge of current instructional strategies preferred.
• Teaching credentials a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to student learning, growth, and advancement.
• Demonstrates familiarity with multiple subject areas and develops competency across curriculum.
• Maintains a positive mindset toward student learning and professional development.
• Acts as a role model and advocates for learners’ well-being and safety.
• Facilitates problem-solving and manages classroom routines.

Skills

Instructional methods

Classroom management

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Email systems

Internet basics

Assistive technologies

Job description

Description

Connally ISD is seeking motivated individuals to assist in managing the day to day activites of a classroom in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher. As a substitute, you have the flexibility to desginate your schedule around your personal calendar. In addition, you have the option to select the campuses/grade levels you are interestd in working as a substitute.

Job Summary

• Contributes to student learning, growth, and advancement.
• Demonstrates familiarity with multiple subject area(s) and displays an inclination for developing competency across the curriculum.
• Maintains a positive mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development.
• Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy and holds themselves accountable for learner outcomes and advocates for their students.
• Works efficiently within existing learning structures and believes in the capability of their students to excel.
• Facilitates problem-solving.
• Serves as a role‑model to students.
• Invests in the learners’ well‑being, health, and safety.
• Demonstrates ability to learn and convey a variety of subject matters quickly, while adhering to school processes and protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Education or related field
• Recent teaching experience or other activity in area of primary instruction
• Preferred knowledge of current instructional strategies preferred
• Previous experience teaching is a plus
• Teaching credentials a major plus

Substitute skills

• Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level
• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines; manage small and large groups of students in a classroom environment; and communicate effectively with students, including on potentially sensitive topics
• Working familiarity with assistive technologies; internet and email systems; and word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
• Familiarity with computers (PC and Apple) and their use in instruction to enhance student learning
• Working knowledge of various office and video equipment

Selection Procedure

Applicants are required to pay a fee to be fingerprinted and must complete a substitute training course prior to employment.