Substitute Teacher

Description

DIOCESE OF ORLANDO

Resurrection Catholic Church Preschool

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Preschool Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The substitute teacher performs the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time. A person in this position works on an as-needed basis. The substitute teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Diocese of Orlando and the Office of Catholic Schools as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school.  The substitute teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.  Substitute teachers must be fingerprinted and cleared through the Diocese of Orlando fingerprinting process. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson      plans.
• Create a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to      the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures      in which it is assigned.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect all      students.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect and maintain equipment,      materials, and facilities.
• Handle normal discipline in the classroom which involves the      development and maintenance of an orderly and productive classroom      environment wherein the substitute teacher is able to instruct, and the      students are able to learn to the best of their ability. Classroom rules      and procedures should emphasize respect for school, the teacher, fellow      students, all staff, and self.
• Communicate effectively with parents when needed.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times      designated.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Participate in the creation of a Christian atmosphere in school,      particularly by beginning each class period with an appropriate prayer.
• Report to school by 8:30 A.M or when called and available.  
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its      teachings. 
• Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is      consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the      Church. 
• Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of      the Church or the policies of the diocese.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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