Background Investigation, Community Support, English Language, Special Education, Training/Teaching
Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Brownsville, TX and create powerful moments that shift students' perception of what's possible.
We are currently hiring long-term certified Special Education substitute teachers for the 2026-27 school year, supporting schools in the Brownsville area.
In case you're wondering, it's pronounced Koh-KOO-ah. In Hawaiian, Kokua means to come together to fulfill a need and we're excited to have you join us in connecting students with classroom role models who can empower them to be their best.
Perks of substitute teaching:
- Positively contribute to your community - spark a love for learning with your students
- Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
- Teach 5 days/week in a consistent long-term assignment
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experience
- Autonomy - choose the teaching assignments & locations you're most excited about
With Kokua, you'll get:
- Weekly paychecks - earn up to $182 daily
- $165 per day for daily assignments and $182 per day for long-term assignments
- A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
- The chance to teach close to home - choose from schools across the San Antonio area
- Your foot in the door for full-time positions at high-performing K-12 schools
- A W-2, meaning no fussing with taxes at year-end
- A supportive community who cares about your success - access Kokua's support team from 6 AM - 8 PM every day
- The opportunity to lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment
You'll need:
- 1+ year(s) classroom teaching experience, preferably in a special education setting
- Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education (EC-12) - proof of valid certification required
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Willingness to commute to Brownsville for teaching assignments
- Willingness to teach 5 days/week
- Strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world
- Ability to pass state & federal background checks
- Out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments
About Kokua Education
Founded by a former teacher, Kokua has been connecting talented individuals to K-12 schools since 2011. We currently operate in schools across the country, and serve schools across the San Antonio area, building a growing and diverse network of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students' lives. We believe that one role model can change a student's life forever.
As our Hawaiian name says, Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for generations to come.