Guest Educator; Substitute Teacher

Position: Spring 2026- Guest Educator (Substitute Teacher)
Primary

Purpose:

Enable students to pursue their education with minimal interruption in the absence of the regularly assigned class room teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED, required

Valid Teaching Certificate, preferred

Degree or at least 60 college semester hours, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrated ability of written and oral communication skills

Professionalism in the classroom and with interactions of administration /staff

Completion of an Irving ISD Guest Educator Orientation

Flexibility/adaptability to changing environments

Must speak and understand conversational and proper English

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Ability to read and comprehend written materials (lesson plans, student information, textbooks, policy and procedure)

Experience

Experience working with children and students, preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Review with the principal or designee all lesson plans and schedules to be followed during the instructional day.

2. Teach the lesson as prepared by the absent teacher.

3. Consult as appropriate with the principal or designee, if no lesson plan is provided by the absent teacher.

Classroom Management and Organization

4. Maintain as fully as possible the established routines/schedules and procedures of the school and classroom to which the substitute is assigned.

5. Assume responsibility to oversee student behavior in the classroom and on campus as appropriate.

6. Respect district and employee property.

7. Maintain classroom(s) organization and appearance.

8. Leave a summary of work completed at the end of each instructional day for the teacher of record.

9. Follow all safety standards and procedures (lockdown, lockout, evacuate, etc.).

Communication

10. Report to the front office/ designee upon arrival to campus of assignment.

11. Maintain confidentiality of employee and student information. Only discuss student information on a need-to-know basis with campus administration.

Safety

12. Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of the classroom and students.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Communicate effectively both verbally, written and electronically. In a classroom setting, ability to monitor students to ensure they stay on task.

Physical Demands:
While performing this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, move throughout the room and/or facility. Occasionally required to drive and travel to facilities within the district. In the classroom setting, may be required to position students, move and lift textbooks and other equipment.

Motions used: use hand to finger to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, kneel, stoop or crouch and/or crawl regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds.

Vision:
Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
Work inside and outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces in different elements of weather.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The information in this document is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.