Substitute Teacher

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas • Kenedy, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute High School Teacher for a Correctional Facility Campus provides and implements daily lesson plans in assigned courses according to district requirements. The teacher manages the classroom environment, provides activities and materials, and promotes student learning when the regular classroom teacher is absent. This position is based at a campus located within a correctional facility. Applicants must pass Goodwill Excel Center background screening and fingerprinting, as well as additional background screening and training required by MTC and TDCJ. A pre-employment drug test with a negative result is also required for positions entering a correctional-facility campus.

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults is an open-enrollment public charter high school for adults ages 18 to 50. Employees are expected to uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service; take ownership and follow through; collaborate as part of a solutions-oriented team; align their work with the organization’s mission and values; and support effective systems and practices that advance student outcomes.

The position pays a daily rate of $160 for full days (four or more hours), $75 for half days (less than four hours), and $170 for long-term assignments. Excess hours are paid at $30 per hour. Employees in TRS-eligible positions participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and are required to contribute to TRS and TRS-Care through payroll deductions.

Requirements

• At least 60 college credit hours, or a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited university.
• Submit an official accredited college transcript showing a conferred degree or at least 60 college credit hours, or a valid Texas Teacher Certificate from the Texas Education Agency.
• 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 behavior in a correctional-facility setting.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom-management strategies.
• Ability to understand work instructions in English.
• Belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Understanding of marginalization and how it impacts the people Goodwill serves and employs.
• Successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting.
• Pass additional background screening and training required by MTC and TDCJ.
• For work entering a correctional-facility campus, pass pre-employment drug testing with a negative result.

Nice To Haves

• Current Texas teaching certification.
• At least one year of experience providing instruction to adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide and implement daily lesson plans in assigned courses according to district requirements.
• Manage the classroom environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Provide activities and materials that promote student learning.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, purpose, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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