Substitute, Education ​/ Teaching

Substitute Teacher

The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth schools' faculty perseveres to educate and to form students and their families in the Catholic intellectual and moral tradition anchored by faith and right reason. It is in this endeavor that students and their families come to know and to love the true, the beautiful, and the good of God's created order as known through reason and revealed fully in Jesus Christ.

The Catholic School teacher fulfills this mission by modeling for their students a sense of wonder and love of learning, by inspiring them toward intellectual and moral excellence, and engaging them in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

Acts as a witness to the Gospel by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and all policies of the Diocese and Schools

Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the local school policy

Provides appropriate materials and resources for students to engage in learning

Uses effective Classical instructional methods / models

Uses varied formative and summative assessments

Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy

Forms students in Virtue through positive classroom management, consistent procedures, and just discipline.

Proactively communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns

Meets staff development guidelines as wet forth by the Diocese and School administration

Exemplifies Professionalism and Virtue

Follows an established work schedule ensuring availability, as needed, to the school, students and staff

Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc. as assigned

Collaborates with peers to enhance the school community and support instructional planning

Demonstrates gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals

Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs

Reports directly to the principal

Effectively communicates with other school staff

Effectively communicates with parents, volunteers, adults, as well as other schools, churches and employees throughout the diocese.

Required to work some nights and weekends

Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress

Required to teach an assigned schedule

Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions

Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, and equipment

Required to maintain composure and a professional attitude in all situations at all times

Required to perform the standard activities of a classroom environment.

Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing and reading

Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather

Minimal travel, as needed by automobile or bus, may be required throughout the school year for school sponsored activities.

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Meets the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCBED

Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church

Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation in target languages

Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior

Able to manage student behavior in classroom and school setting

Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form in both language(s)

Able to work well with others in the school community

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 job appropriate technology

Skill in critical thinking and planning

Non-Exempt