Permanent Substitute (26-27

• Department:
  Regional Support and Leadership

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

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

Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development

Support testing, school events, and daily campus operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

60+ credited hours

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:

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