Embedded Substitute

Founded in 2011, Meridian School is a public, tuition-free charter school open to all students living in Williamson County. As a charter school, we are a school of choice, offering an inquiry-based curriculum and a K–12 continuum for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. Our mission is to "provide an invigorating educational environment that develops responsible citizens who can artfully navigate our complex world and enjoy a good life with others." Meridian has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and others as one of the best schools in Texas.

• Execute lesson plans left by absent teachers.
• Seek additional guidance from teachers and administrators when needed.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with students while maintaining a respectful, fair, and productive classroom culture.
• Use technology as directed by the lesson plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and effectively manage classroom behavior.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and flexibility skills.

• Associate degree or at least 60 college/university credit hours.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree and Texas Teaching Certification preferred but not required.
• The State Board of Education requires all school personnel to complete fingerprinting as part of a national criminal background check. A $49.00 fingerprinting fee applies.

This position operates in a professional, non-smoking school environment that may be busy with moderate noise and frequent interruptions. Employees routinely use standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals, telephones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Meridian School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• 403(b) Investment Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and PTO
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Due to the nature of this position and our work as public educators, fingerprinting and background checks are required as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the hiring and selection process to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Meridian School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.