Substitute Classroom Teacher

Position Type :

Substitute / Substitute Teacher

Date Posted : 9 / 9 / 2024

Location :

True Cross Catholic School

Date Available : 09 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date :

Substitute Classroom Teacher - Apply here for all grade levels

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, a substitute is asked to uphold the Catholic culture and classroom procedures as outlined by the teacher of record.

The substitute will follow detailed instructions left by the teacher of record and carry out those duties faithfully. This includes classroom instruction, student supervision and other duties for the community.

Essential Functions

The purpose of Catholic schools is to educate the mind, heart and spirit by providing an environment that promotes Catholic identity and stewardship to others. This should be demonstrated through excellence in education and faith in action. These attributes should be exemplified by all personnel through the following, but are not limited to :

• Participates in school / church activities at which attendance is necessary because of the employee's position.
• Participates in ongoing faith formation opportunities offered by parish and school.
• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with Archdiocesan goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and Archdiocesan policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with Archdiocesan testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications Profile, an ideal substitute would have :

Education

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

FLSA Status : Exempt