Position Title: Teacher- Long Term Substitute                           
Hours: Full-time
Supervised By:  Principal                                    
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Position Summary:
The Long Term Substitute Teacher serves as a classroom teacher for the duration of the time needed, and under the direction of the Principal, to provide standards based, rigorous instruction for students.

Primary Responsibilities:
Provides grade appropriate instructional program including:

• Prepare rigorous, standards based lessons
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to ensure student learning
• Develop and facilitate classroom procedures and discipline plan
• Infuse “Growth Mindset” habits
• Monitor and disseminate student progress at regular intervals
• Design and utilize student assessments to drive instruction
• Prepare weekly lesson plans
• Attends school functions and activities as necessary
• Advance educational knowledge by attending conferences, professional development opportunities, and  reading educational journals
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Standards
• Knowledge of teaching best practices
• Understanding of Growth Mindset
• Ability to utilize assessments to adapt lessons
• Ability to create cross curricular lessons
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church

Education & Experience:

•       Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or a related field of study
•       A Preliminary Teaching Credential working toward a Clear Credential
•       Positive references and recommendations
•       A Clear criminal background check
•       A basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
•       Necessary background and training in elementary educational methods
•       Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students
•       Appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning environment
•       Active, practicing, Roman Catholic with extensive knowledge and adherence to Church teaching and life 

Physical Requirements:

•       Work with students while sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, or stooping.
•       Walking and standing for a period of time of thirty or more minutes.
•       Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremities
•       Occasionally lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds.