Certified Special Education Substitute Teacher

Kokua Education • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring Special Education substitute teachers to support schools in Houston, Texas, during the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment. They may also support their campus throughout the school day with duties such as lunch and recess supervision, hall and bathroom monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Teachers choose the assignments and locations that interest them, with schedules known before they accept an assignment. Most assignments begin between 7:00 and 8:00 AM and end between 3:45 and 4:45 PM, although start and end times vary by school.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of classroom teaching experience, preferably in a special education setting.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education (EC-12); proof of certification is required.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Strong belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Classroom teaching experience in a special education setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Step in where needed throughout the school day to support the campus.
• Supervise lunch and recess.
• Monitor halls and bathrooms.
• Provide tutoring.
• Proctor during testing season.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule, with the opportunity to work up to 5 days per week.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Daily assignments pay $176 per day; long-term assignments pay $197 per day.
• Quick hiring process, with an offer within one week of applying or less.
• Ability to choose assignments at KIPP schools across the Houston area.
• Potential pathway to full-time positions at high-performing K-12 schools.
• W-2 employment.
• Access to Kokua's support team from 6 AM to 8 PM every day.
• Out-of-pocket costs reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed