Long Term Substitute 5/6th grade Science & Religion

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Parish Tempe

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Job Description

• POSITION TITLE: Long Term Substitute Teacher
  
  

Supervisor: Principal or Designee

• PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
  
  

Under the supervision of the principal, the 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; implements an instructional program according to the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school. Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Iii. 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
• Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:
• Provides a positive learning environment
• Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom
• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents
• Implements an instructional program according to Diocesan Curriculum Standards:
• Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum
• Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs
• Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction
• Includes all students in presentation and discussions
• Evaluates student progress effectively:
• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments
• Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional
  
  

guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school

• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance
• Maintains students’ records consistently and accurately
• Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school:
• Maintains proper grading, and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal
• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal
• Maintains daily lessons plans
• 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 schoolteacher and its impact on the community
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings
• 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 at all times as stated in the faculty handbook
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference given to Catholic teacher
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.
• Received Current Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct
• FBI IVP Fingerprint clearance card completed
  
  

Approved By Principal

Kelly Shewbridge/ Principal

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I have read, understand and agree to abide by all of the provisions set forth in this Substitute Teacher Job Description.

/Substitute Teacher

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