Substitute Teacher

Harmony Public Schools•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher provides classroom coverage when the regular teacher is absent and carries out instructional plans and duties as directed by the campus principal or designee. The role supports instructional continuity, student engagement, and a safe, orderly, respectful classroom environment while following Harmony Public Schools’ mission, vision, values, policies, and campus procedures. The Substitute Teacher reports to the assigned campus on time, follows campus schedules, supervises students throughout the assignment, and completes the full workday until officially released by administration. The position may include small-group instruction, intervention, tutoring, and other assigned duties. The work takes place in a classroom setting, requires light travel, and may occasionally involve light lifting, nights, and weekend activities.

Requirements

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally to the district.
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to use a computer and district software and databases, spreadsheet and word-processing software, a calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
Ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
Report to the assigned campus on time and follow campus procedures, expectations, and daily schedules.
Provide classroom coverage in the regular teacher’s absence and carry out instructional plans and duties as directed by the campus principal or designee.
Implement the classroom teacher’s lesson plans and maintain instructional continuity to the greatest extent possible.
Maintain accurate attendance records and follow campus procedures for reporting absences and tardies.
Create and maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment that supports student engagement and learning.
Manage classroom behavior according to campus and district expectations and reinforce positive student conduct.
Supervise students at all times, including during instruction and assigned duties such as hallway, lunch, or arrival and dismissal supervision.
Use district-approved instructional materials and technology as appropriate to support student learning.
Promptly communicate concerns, incidents, or student needs to campus administration or designated staff.
Do not administer medication or provide medical care; immediately notify campus administration of student health or safety concerns.
Document classroom activities, student behavior concerns, and instructional progress, and leave detailed notes for the regular classroom teacher.
Follow district policies, campus procedures, and confidentiality requirements, including requirements relating to student information and records.
Support students through small-group instruction, intervention, or tutoring when assigned by campus administration.
Complete the full assigned workday and remain on campus until officially released by administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.