Company Description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni

Job Description

The Permanent Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional and classroom support across assigned campuses. This role ensures continuity of learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher by delivering lesson plans, maintaining classroom structure, and supporting student achievement.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver instruction using provided lesson plans across subjects and grade levels

• Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment

• Implement school-wide behavior systems and uphold campus expectations

• Support student learning and monitor academic progress

• Accurately take and submit daily attendance in a timely manner

• Collaborate with school site leadership to grade student assignments and provide timely, meaningful feedback

• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom updates

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure continuity of instruction

• Perform campus supervision duties (arrival, lunch, dismissal, etc.)

• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development

• Support testing, school events, and daily campus operations

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 60+ credited hours

• Associates degree

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)

• Prior classroom or substitute teaching experience preferred

• Strong classroom management and organizational skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, subjects, and grade levels

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:

• Classroom Management: Ability to establish and maintain a structured, respectful, and productive learning environment

• Instructional Delivery: Skill in effectively implementing lesson plans across multiple subjects and grade levels

• Adaptability: Adjust to different classrooms, student needs, and instructional styles

• Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication with students, staff, and families

• Organization and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including attendance, grading, and transitions, in a timely manner

• Collaboration: Works effectively with teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure continuity of instruction

• Student Engagement: Ability to motivate and engage students in learning while maintaining high expectations

• Problem-Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in classroom and student situations

• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in attendance, grading, and documentation

• Professionalism: Maintains reliability, punctuality, confidentiality, and adherence to school policies and procedures

• Technology Skills: Proficiency in using classroom technology, learning management systems, and student information systems

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

• Work with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment:

Hybrid work - Reports to the central office or schools three days a week

Travel Requirements:

Minimal travel: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities.

Additional Information

What We Bring to the Table:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.

• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.

• Paid family leave.

• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

• Employee assistance programs.

• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO:

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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