EasterSeals Greater Houston
Location
Houston, Texas
Provide as-needed instruction to students with diverse cognitive, physical, and behavioral needs in a special education setting. Responsibilities include managing classroom equipment, monitoring student progress, and assisting with medically necessary accommodations.
The candidate must be able to provide reliable instructional coverage and collaborate with therapists and parents. Ability to handle medical needs such as tube feeding and suctioning is required.
The Caroline School is seeking an on-call substitute teacher to join our team. Our school provides unique educational services to meet the physical, social and cognitive needs of individuals ages 5-21 with multiple disabilities, including those who have additional medical needs. With an average class size of eight learners and a staff to student ratio of 1:4, teachers are able to meet every student at their level.
Location: The Caroline School is located at 4888 Loop Central Drive, Houston, TX 77081
Provide as-needed instruction to individual and/or small groups of students with special and diverse cognitive, physical and behavioral needs. Create a positive learning environment allowing for students' physical, social and cognitive development.
include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintaining classroom equipment, work area, student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, etc.) Providing reliable information to and from the assigned teacher needing coverage. Monitoring and charting progress for appropriate curriculum as provided by assigned teacher. Instructing, leading, and collaborating with any assigned teaching assistant(s) in classroom responsibilities. Assisting students with daily living skills and medically necessary accommodations (i.e. tube feeding, tube venting, suctioning, toileting/diaper needs and feeding). Refraining from engaging in discriminatory practices based on the student's disability, race, sex, cultural background or religion. Following all confidentiality rules, forms and compliance issues. Actively participating in any required trainings as specified by TCS Director. Maintaining the agreed upon hours of classroom coverage (not to be before 8:00am or after 5pm, Monday-Friday) Maintaining professional attitude. Abiding by all The Caroline School and Easter Seals Greater Houston policies as outlined in the employee handbook. Using assistive technology appropriately for each individual student based on their needs. Working collaboratively with parents, other teachers, therapists, and support staff.
Market context
Texas schools often rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across districts and school years. This role is competitive because districts may prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, dependable transportation, and completed background checks, including Safe Environment and Texas DPS fingerprinting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your documents and screening steps before applying.