Substitute Teacher (All Subject Areas)

Position Type :

Substitute / Elementary Substitute Teacher

Date Posted : 4 / 23 / 2025

Location :

St. Joan of Arc School

Date Available : Ongoing

Closing Date : Ongoing

Job Description

Elementary School Substitute Teacher

FLSA STATUS : EXEMPT

Basic Job Description :

Fill in for teacher absenses and teach pupils at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.

Reports to : Principal

Knowledge, Experience, Education Required for : "Elementary School Substitute Teacher"

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Follow teacher instructions or lesson plan
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign class work and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups
• Administer tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and / or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48
• Supervise class projects, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass as well as other sacramental preparation.

Job Activities for : "Elementary School Substitite Teacher"

Skills Needed for : "Elementary School Substitute Teacher"

Abilities Needed for : "Elementary School Substitute Teacher"

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school / classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities Required)

January 2016