Substitute Teacher

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas•Overton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School is seeking a Substitute Teacher for its Billy Moore Campus in Overton, TX. Goodwill Central Texas has a long history of empowering individuals through education and career training. The Excel Center, established in 2014, is a public charter high school for adults aged 18-50, providing a supportive learning environment. The organization is committed to excellence, focusing on transforming lives through education and work, and aims to be a model for adult education in Texas. Team members are expected to uphold values of caring, innovation, and accountability, delivering excellence, owning outcomes, working as a team, leading with purpose, and strengthening the system. This specific Substitute Teacher role is for a campus located within a Correctional Facility. The position involves providing and implementing daily lesson plans, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Applicants must also pass background checks and training required by MTC and TDCJ in addition to Goodwill's requirements.

Requirements

A minimum of 60+ college credit hours, Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited university is required. (Proof of official accredited college transcript showing degree conferred or minimum of 60+ college hours OR a valid Texas Teacher Certificate from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) must be submitted).
General knowledge of possible assigned subject areas.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior in a correctional facility setting.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
Must be able to understand work instructions in English.
Must possess the essential mindset that all students can achieve at high levels.
Must possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting requirement.

Nice To Haves

Current Texas Teaching Certification.
1+ years of experience providing instruction to adults.

Responsibilities

Providing and implementing the daily lesson plans in the assigned courses according to the district’s requirements.
Managing the classroom environment.
Providing activities and materials to promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.