Title: Long-term Substitute Teacher
Subject: French
Supervisor: Principal or Designee
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Under the supervision of the principal, the 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; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; 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.
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.
· Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
· 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 and the entire school community.
· 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.
· Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.
Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:
· Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
· Determines levels of student achievement.
· 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.
· Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents.
· 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 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 lesson 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.
· Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
· 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.
Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:
· Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
· Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
· 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 at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
· Preference given to Catholic teacher.
o Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non – Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
· 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 Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
· FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.
* Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $42,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends & holidays off
Ability to Commute:
- Chandler, AZ 85224 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chandler, AZ 85224: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
