Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Purpose And Scope

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Assistant Principals the Notre Dame Preparatory substitute teacher 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 certifcations; 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 certications:

• 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 ?exible 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.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference given to a practicing Catholic, but faithful persons of other faiths are welcome
• 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 and meets applicable NCA requirements.
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct. AZ Fingerprint clearance completed.
  
  

Position Type:Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required