substitute teacher

paraprofessional

special education teacher

education consultant

registered behavior technician

Scoot Education

Substituting isn't a easy job, and SCOOT partners mainly with KIPP Public schools which I feel are one of the tougher schools to work at. Lots of rules you need to enforce such as no phones and uniform adherence even in high school results in a huge pushback from students, adding to the stress. Still, the admin at my usual campus had my back and sometimes even gave me a walkie talky for urgent communications. I was very happy with the campus I regularly subbed at, our admin treated us well and listened to us, some students were amazing, even despite how awfully horrid and disrespectful many of the students can be. However, not all campuses offered this much support to subs, some of the campuses do NOT care at all and do not want to be bothered, in some cases I had no idea what to do or who to call except to holler in the hall when chaos broke out in my class. 

There is no way to choose your assignment, you have to turn your 'ready to work' on their app and a consultant will get in touch with you IF they have an assignment THEY think is suitable to you.  Back when I called often asking if there's any work, they were willing to work with me based on what's available, but then they began forbidding this. 

The school I was a regular at sent several emails to SCOOT requesting me as their sub, but later informed me SCOOT is just giving assignments to other subs and not even addressing their preferences. The only way I got first pick was when the admin would submit the sub request, I would be informed  right away so I can call/email my consultant to fill in for the position. 

They pay on the higher end for subs and sometimes we get a off period / planning period but other times you have to cover another class. The pay depends on the campus but usually KIPP pays more, YES Prep pays less. SCOOT expects us to be available regularly while not giving us work regularly unless you are willing to drive really far, some of my assignments were a 2 hour Metro bus ride away. Many assignments were in the North side of Houston while South does not have many options, SCOOT did send us an email saying they are adding more school partners in South but its been months and no changes were made. 

Some of the  consultants can be petty and if you complain about them, you get suspended for a few days. Pettiness level 1,000.. I had a good time and had another sub side job to keep me going, but issues from the management and being gaslit for not agreeing to far flung assignments began to make it hard to last here. 


As a current employee at Scoot Education, I feel compelled to share my exceptional experience with this amazing company. From the outset, I have been impressed by the supportive team, outstanding work-life balance, and the challenging yet fulfilling nature of my work.

Team Dynamics:
One of the most noteworthy aspects of Scoot Education is the incredible team I have the pleasure of working with. Everyone is approachable, helpful, and genuinely invested in each other's success. The collaborative environment fosters open communication and ensures that all ideas are valued and respected. The management team is committed to providing opportunities for growth and development, helping me feel empowered and motivated to succeed in my role.

Work-Life Balance:
Scoot Education truly values the importance of work-life balance. Management encourages employees to maintain a healthy balance by offering flexible schedules, remote work options, and generous time-off policies. These initiatives make it easier for employees to attend to personal matters and avoid burnout, contributing to overall job satisfaction and well-being.

Challenging and Fulfilling Work:
At Scoot Education, I am continuously presented with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop my skills. The work is both challenging and fulfilling, pushing me to think critically and creatively while solving complex problems. The company culture emphasizes continuous improvement, which has not only helped me grow professionally but has also contributed to the success of Scoot Education as a whole.

In conclusion, my experience at Scoot Education has been nothing short of phenomenal. The exceptional team, focus on work-life balance, and the challenging yet rewarding work make this company an ideal place to grow and thrive professionally. I wholeheartedly recommend Scoot Education as a fantastic employer to anyone seeking a fulfilling career in education

This job offers a lot of flexibility, you are able to pick up assignments if schools need a Substitute or help in the office. The quality of your experience depends on the school you’re in. The Pro’s: You get paid weekly, sometimes you get notifications of assignments the day before, Teachers are helpful and respectful.

The  Con’s:  Waiting in the morning for an assignment. (This makes punctuality tricky, because how are you supposed to be at the assigned time when you barely find out of the assignment 15 minutes ago? Morning traffic isn’t taken into consideration) 

Some classes have students with severe behavioral issues (I’ve been stabbed with a Pen before and punched) and was given no warning, Not all the staff is really friendly and sometimes they take out their frustrations out with you. Not all schools have a sign in sheet at the front. There have been many times I’ve arrived before the secretary (depending on how organized the school is) The Pay is also $140 for KIPP schools now, and lower for others. That should updated, since the posting shows an inaccurate pay rate for the San Antonio,Tx location. Many schools also provide temporary ID’s and when you are locked out of the schools, there’s no way to get back in. So if you walk the students to lunch or gym, you can be locked out. Subs also have to ask for a key to use the restroom, because we are not given one in the beginning of the day.

This is definitely more of a Part Time Job, because they aren’t assignments available everyday.

They pay better than average but most assignments are usually at KIPP, which tends to have the WORST behavior issues I have ever seen compared to most other schools I've worked at.  I refuse to return to some schools, made SCOOT aware of my concerns, and instead I got a talking to on how I should be more flexible and a team player. 

They only care about filling positions, not about how you are being forced to fend for yourself at some of these campuses. Most YES Prep and KIPP high schools do not allow phones, so many of the students are very hostile towards subs that enforce such rules with high schoolers. Its sad because some students really care and try their best but the bad speak louder than the good. Some campuses have our back but it seems most campuses are burned out and cant handle the students anymore. 

 The consultants were a mixed bag but they can catch an attitude really quickly & if you complain about your consultant you can expect to get punished.

They often want us available all the time but at the same time, they do not have consistent work for us either, unless you are willing to go very far some days. Its  a shame because they pay better than most agencies but they really play too much. 

If you are someone who just wants a job and survive through the day, this may work out for you, but if you want to act like an actual teacher and enforce classroom rules, then expect to be burned. 

Expect work mainly with the KIPP charter schools, which Scoot has a contract with. 

Expect to deal with unruly students, the worse as you get into middle and high school. Less support from Scoot and school staff. 

Expect to be working around three days or more at the beginning of the school year. Then, less and less in the second half towards the end of the school year. You may be out of work for weeks, and the staff will be nonchalant about it. 

If you're looking for a stable job, this may not be the position for you.  During my interview, my consultant/recruiter told me Scoot offers consistent work. 

They do not. 

Again: If you need to pay bills, including rent, look elsewhere.  

They also have no accountability. They'll blame your preferences, if you're a bus rider vs. traveling by car. Or they'll blame that you weren't ready each day. 

Yes, they want you to be ready to go daily. This gets silly when you're not called the majority of the time. Also, the first half of the school year I worked, I had calls daily, last minute, on the day of, which I accepted no problem.

Second half, Scoot told me I had to be ready to leave, even though I received no calls for work. 

Also, I learned  they hired a lot more people in the second half. Scoot wanted to give those new people 'a chance' while others were not working. Those others, like myself, hoping for at least three days per week. 

The pay is awesome if sent to a charter school or alternative school but if I turn down an assignment or have a preferred school on my list it’s a problem to management asking for them to send me there as much as possible. Some of the schools they contract with have no administrative support for the teachers. Those are the schools I try not to get sent to because it makes a hard days work dealing with students and having no support. 

Most of my issues are with management because of the previous things stated. I felt picked on after being particular about the assignments I wanted to receive and after a while I felt I was not wanted anymore so they found whatever reasons they could to let me go. 

I wish that the staff didn’t just think about filling the positions in these schools they have taken on contracts with so they don’t lose their contracts or lose out on money but management really needs to know that some of these schools don’t have admin support and that sucks for the subs. So if we are particular that shouldn’t be a problem.

Another issue that I had with this company is if there is an issue with a person in HR there is no one else listed to go to that is above that person.  So many of my complaints have not been heard from someone above this person because there is no one listed that I could speak with about them. 



This position is too much stress for not enough pay. From the moment you log in, you will be overwhelmed. Expectations are unrealistic and seem to be fabricated in a way to keep you overworked for as long as possible. Any attempts at work-life balance will CONSTANTLY be tested. If you do not work outside of your shift and give 200% of yourself to the job daily, you will be seen as somebody who does not abide by the “T” for Team Player. The turnover in this role is incredibly high and for good reason. 

Work culture is ingenuously positive and difficult to assimilate into. My coworkers are very nice people but I do not enjoy how we are made to communicate and work with each other. There are so many systems that need major improvement or overhaul but senior leadership does not seem to value innovation as much as they say they do.

This is a Frankenstein role of mashed together jobs and it does not work. You will be managing an independent portfolio of educators and school clients, constantly receiving and sending emails, managing a phone line, and manually outbound calling to place and manage educators. You will be juggling numerous balls while simultaneously putting out fires throughout the day. 

I can not wait to receive my bonus and leave. 

I love the company and the message it puts out and I also love the admin they are really educated. I did want to address that when I did let them know not to have me return to a site they had me return anyways. They listened to my concern why and said they would reach out to the district to see what could be done and I never got an update and I eventually was sent back to that school. Once I noticed There was still an issue I addressed it directly myself to the district and the district didn't appreciate me reaching out to them first so they banned me from the whole district the concern was based off a staff memeber that was trying to bully me so the district found it better to keep me from working in there district. This taught me to be mindful what I address to the district and it's better to take my concerns to a news cast instead. Because no way that should have ever happened like that. And if this is a non-negotiable you guys should add it in the handbook so your workers are made aware. That if we have any concerns don't reach out to the district at all. And as a company you guys should start being more transparent and help staff. There was too many times teachers and staff of a school would talk ill about staff members you guys place at there schools. I've observed enough to know scoot education was no longer a company for me.

It's a great place to build your resume. They will try to work with you and want you to want to accomplish your own professional goals. Going to different schools every day gets trying some days but great if you have other part-time work and want to fill your empty days.                                                    Two Week Assignments are great cause you get to know a school really well. They have long-term assignments as long as sometimes the entire 10-month semester.             
I am now narrowing my focus to Highschools but working with grammar and middle school was invaluable my classroom management is on so point. I really enjoy working with them, except when the holidays come from the school year you have to find another kind of work to fill those days it's the only drawback no paid holidays or sick days.                                           
    Also, they don't review your work or monitor you if you have a problem with a school or a school has a problem with you Scoot will move you. They are pretty supportive in that way as they understand which schools have crazy Karens running them as they sent 5 subs there and the school had a problem with all 5, then they know it's the school and not you. 

Scoot was a much better company when I first started. Over time, the experience has become increasingly frustrating and far less reliable. The flexibility is still the main benefit, but beyond that, the company no longer feels supportive or consistent.
Work has become much less dependable, even while hiring seems to continue aggressively online. For substitutes looking for steady assignments, that is a major problem. Many assignment details can also be vague or incomplete, and there have been times when the role I walked into did not fully match what was presented beforehand.
After years with the company, I did not see much effort to connect experienced substitutes with stronger opportunities, longer-term roles, or assignments that were a better fit. Communication around those concerns was limited. 
This may still work for someone who only wants occasional flexibility, but for anyone hoping for consistency, transparency, and some sense of professional value, my experience has been very disappointing.

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