What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Teacher for Middle School Science position at Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg?
- Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with the Diocesan curriculum.
- Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area, translating them into learning experiences and pertinent sequential assignments to challenge students and effectively utilize available instructional time.
- Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.
- Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or 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 by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
- 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 the teacher's instructions or the 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, including 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 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 the administration.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
- Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
- Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoor setting.
- Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
- Must possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, or a related field.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
- Must be willing to respect the Catholic Church's teachings on morality.
JobID: 1854
Position Type:
Substitute/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Substitute/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Date Posted:
12/22/2025
12/22/2025
Location:
St. Margaret Mary
Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Middle School ScienceSt. Margaret Mary
Full-Time until February 28, 2026
City & State: Harrisburg, PA
School: St. Margaret Mary School
Basic Job Description: Fill in during the science teacher's absence and teach pupils at the middle level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school’s Catholic character and Gospel values.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
Responsibilities/Tasks for: "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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)