What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Site Full Time Campus Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 position at St. Mary’s Catholic High School?
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL: Saint Mary’s provides its student body of about 500 young men and women a rigorous Catholic liberal arts and sciences curriculum, a developed fine arts program, a diversity of extracurricular activities, regular access to the sacraments, and a strong retreat program. As a diocesan Catholic school, Saint Mary’s takes great pride in striving to form virtuous young men and women who know the Truth and love the Good. In all areas of campus life, Saint Mary’s strives to create an encounter with Christ.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Saint Mary’s Catholic High School is seeking a full-time, in-house substitute teacher. The ideal candidate will model the Catholic faith, create an engaging and positive learning environment, and who builds positive school and community relationships. A bachelor’s degree in any field is required to apply for a substitute certificate.
Under the supervision of the Principal and the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, this candidate is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; and rely on experience and judgment to implement tasks assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
- Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
- Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching. Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.
- Participates in faith development activities provided by the school.
Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:
- Prepares classroom for class activities
- Is clear in daily and unit objectives as given by classroom teacher
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
- Follow procedures and communication as outlined in the daily substitute instruction manual
Establishes positive school-community relationships:
- Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community. Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
- Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic teacher and minister of the faith and its impact on the community.
- Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school.
- Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.
- Performs additional duties as assigned or required by the administration
Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:
- Attends diocesan sponsored in-services.
- Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services. Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
- Maintains personal professional development records.
Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
- Must use good judgment in daily encounters. Must use verbal and written language correctly.
- Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
- Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ten-month employee (paid in 12-month contract), full-time, salaried. A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided prior to the start of a new school year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
- Practicing Roman Catholic preferred
- Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; if non-Catholic, willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy
- Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent to procure an AZ Substitute Certificate.
- Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a substitute teacher
- Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct. AZ Fingerprint clearance completed.