Daily Substitute Teacher (Bastrop, TX)

Your Mission

As a Substitute Teacher, when a teacher is out, it is your responsibility to provide instruction, foster a restorative justice approach to classroom management, and encourage student progress. Ensuring student safety is one of your top priorities.

If you’ve thought about teaching, this is a great role that can prepare you for success in the classroom working alongside high-performing teachers. We are committed to creating an environment where you are part of the Compass Rose Team and are given opportunities to learn, develop, and grow into future classroom teachers or Teacher Fellows. We also welcome any veteran or retired teachers who want to remain close to the classroom action but have the flexibility in their work schedule.

Your Responsibilities

• Arrives and leaves on time
• Attend any required training for Compass Rose Substitute Teachers
• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the classroom teacher
• Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals
• Assign and explain homework
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria and for morning or after school duty
• Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times
• Take attendance and document daily notes
• Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly
• Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities
• Compile a report for the teacher upon their return
• Receive feedback from school leaders or other teachers on the campus to help provide the safest and productive environment for students
• Follows professional practices and regulations consistent with Compass Rose values, practices, and policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains reasonable rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility. Communicates effectively with parents when needed

You

• Have at least one year of experience working with children.
• High School Diploma required
• 48 college hours preferred
• Have content knowledge in the area of long-term substitute placements
• Can pass a criminal background check

Compensation and Benefits

• Non-degreed daily rate: $120
• Degreed daily rate: $140
• Certified Teacher daily rate: $150