Special Education Substitute Teacher - up to $192 daily

Kokua Education • Washington, DC

1d • $192 • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring special education substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year in Washington, D.C. Substitute teachers set their own schedules and may work up to five days per week in teaching assignments of their choice at K–12 schools across the D.C. area. Assignments may include daily positions paying $170 per day and long-term positions paying $192 per day; the posting also mentions $190 per day with weekly paychecks. Teachers may be asked to provide lunch or recess supervision, monitor hallways, tutor students, or proctor during testing season. The role offers a potential path to permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools. Kokua provides daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and free professional development. Applicants can begin interviewing immediately.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
• An Associate’s degree or at least 60 credit hours.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Willingness to step in where needed for school support duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a special education setting.
• Willingness to accept morning-of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in K–12 classrooms, including special education settings.
• Manage a classroom of students and help create a positive learning environment.
• Provide additional school support as needed, including lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring.
• Serve as a positive role model and help students recognize their potential.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Free professional development.
• $50 referral bonus for referring friends.
• Flexible scheduling, with the ability to set a schedule and work up to five days per week.
• Potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree