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Job Description

Job Description

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary :

The Substitute fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the Substitute is responsible within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Substitute provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future. The Substitute has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies.

Principal Accountabilities :

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the local school policy
• Provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
• Uses effective instructional methods / models according to professional standard practice
• Uses varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
• Provides instruction and assessment for understanding
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
• Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
• Proactively communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese / local administration
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
• Demonstrates gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs.
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.

Typical Decisions and / or Recommendations Made in This Position :

Minimal Decisions and / or Recommendations Made in This Position

Supervision Given and / or Received :

Moderate Supervision Given and / or Received

Internal Contacts :

External Contacts :

Working Conditions and / or Physical Requirements :

Travel Requirements :

Education and Experience Preferred :

Knowledge and Skills Preferred :

FLSA Designation : Exempt, (FT, PT or OCC), on-site. Hours align with school operating hours and may include additional responsibilities such as faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.