Part-Time Substitute Teacher, Third Grade

Part‑Time Substitute Teacher – Third Grade
Job
Location:
St. Pius X Catholic School

The substitute teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agrees to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Substitute teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission.

• Serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
• Create a faith‑focused learning environment within the classroom and school.
• Facilitate student success and growth in both academic and interpersonal skills.
• Implement the absent teacher’s written plans with fidelity, document student progress, activities, and outcomes as directed by the teacher.
• Leave detailed notes for the absent teacher.
• Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.
• Serve as a model of the Catholic faith in words, actions, speech, dress, and demeanor.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction and student learning.
• Differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and needs, as per the teacher’s directives.
• Conduct individual and small‑group instruction as needed.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and Diocesan policies.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Utilize available technology to enhance instruction.
• Supervise students in activities that take place outside of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation, student arrival, and student dismissal.
• Seek the advice and counsel of the principal and fellow educators as appropriate when dealing with classroom issues.
• Use standard office equipment, Microsoft Office, and other technology to enhance lessons.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.

• Hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), a current Illinois Substitute License, or a valid out‑of‑state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Practice Catholic faith or teach religion or theology courses (preferred but required for this assignment).
• Have previous successful teaching experience in elementary or secondary education (preferred).
• Have experience differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students (preferred).
• Demonstrate excellent communication and classroom management skills (essential).
• Have knowledge of Catholic elementary school curriculum and concepts.

This is a part‑time, non‑benefited position. The substitute teacher will work as needed or on a schedule developed by the principal.

$120 per day for the first 20 days. After 20 days, pay is determined by education and experience, in accordance with the teacher’s salary schedule.

Not eligible for benefits.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned. This may include lifting up to 20–30 pounds. Work may occur in standard office and school building environments and also outdoors during student activities.

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Upload the required documentation:
Current Resume.