Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School is currently seeking a Substitute Teacher for our Billy Moore Campus, located at 8500 FM 3053, Overton, TX 75684.

For more than six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has been relentlessly focused on empowering thousands of people to work. We transform revenue from over 37 retail locations into a combination of education, career training, job placement, career coaching and support, and more. Every time you shop or support Goodwill, you are helping fund our greater mission to serve our community. Goodwill’s vision extends far beyond our retail stores and your generous donations: We envision a Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults opened in 2014 as an open-enrollment public charter high school for adults ages 18 to 50. The Excel Center Adult High School transforms lives in a supportive and holistic learning environment where all students are empowered to achieve.

For more information on the Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School, visit

Commitment to Excellence

At The Excel Center, we are building a high-performing organization focused on transforming lives through the power of education and work and becoming the model of excellence for adult education across Texas. Our team members contribute to a culture grounded in our values of caring, innovation, and accountability and focused on strong graduate outcomes.

All Excel team members:

● Deliver Excellence - Uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service to students

● Own the Outcome - Demonstrate accountability through ownership, reliability, follow-through, and continuous improvement.

● Work as One Team - Collaborate and contribute positively to a solutions-oriented culture

● Lead with Purpose - Align actions and decisions to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities

● Strengthen the System - Support systems, processes, and practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and student impact

All team members demonstrate our standards through strong individual performance and a commitment to collective excellence.

The Substitute High School Teacher for a Correctional Facility Campus is responsible for providing and implementing the daily lesson plans in the assigned courses according to the district’s requirements. The Substitute High School Teacher will manage the classroom environment, provide activities, materials, and promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Please note that this Substitute position is for a campus located within a Correctional Facility. In addition to passing the background check and completing fingerprinting for The Excel Center, the applicant will be required to pass the background check and additional training required by MTC and TDCJ.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Texas Teaching Certification.
2. 1+ years of experience providing instruction to adults.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position is a daily rate of:

Full Days - $160 (4 or more hours)

Half Days - $75 (Less than 4 hours)

Long Term - $170*

Excess Hours - $30/hour**

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.