Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher – General

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in talent, ethnicity, and society.  As a faith community, Notre Dame strives to provide each student with a rich academic background, an appropriate sense of self, an opportunity for growth, a commitment to family, community, nation, and world, and a respect for the spiritual dignity of all persons. Notre Dame faculty are expected to be men and women of integrity and able to espouse Catholic, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame mission values that will set a positive example for all students.  

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period. The substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence. The position reports to the Chair of the department in which they are subbing and the administrative team of Principal and Vice Principals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaches content and skills in subject area utilizing curriculum designated by Notre Dame High School and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the School’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls and in the cafeteria
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans

Salary : $38