About the Role
San Juan Diego Catholic High School is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to serve in place of a classroom teacher during an extended period. This full-time position involves instruction, lesson planning, classroom management, and supporting student learning. The substitute will work closely with school staff to ensure students stay on track and reports to the principal.
Responsibilities
- Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
- Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
- Plan for instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum and submit plans according to school policies.
- Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
- Use effective instructional methods and models according to professional standard practice.
- Use varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
- Provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
- Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
- Practice positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom.
- Communicate with parents regarding academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.
- Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, and staff.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
- Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
- Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
- Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
- Skill in using job-appropriate technology.
- Skill in critical thinking and planning.
- Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
- Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
- Ability to manage student behavior in classroom setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to work well with others in the school community.
- Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner.
- Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals.
- Ability to respond to individual learning needs.
- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
- Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.
- All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.
Skills
- Instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Supporting student learning
- Handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Pacing and differentiating instruction
- Motivating and engaging students
- Organizing and relating information
- Using job-appropriate technology
- Critical thinking
- Planning
- Professionalism
- Collaboration
- Confidentiality
- Student behavior management
- Effective communication (written and verbal)
- Working well with others
- Parent conferencing
- Timely message response
- Demonstrating student performance gains
- Responding to individual learning needs
Location
- San Juan Diego Catholic High School
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- None required
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in subject taught or related field from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.
About the Company
- Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations.
- Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools.
- Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description.
- The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.
- All employees of the school are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the principal in the exercise of the principal’s ministry and obligations to the school.
- The school is an at-will employer.
- Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Christian prayer and Catholic liturgical celebrations.
- Staff meetings and other functions may open and close with Christian prayer.
- Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
- All buildings and vehicles owned by the school are tobacco free.
- Texas is an “at-will” employment state.
- Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.
