Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Catholic Charities Jacksonville | Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine – San Jose Catholic School

Reports to
:
Principal |
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal, the Substitute Teacher is responsible for supporting the School and the Diocese of St. Augustine in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Substitute Teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Abide by Catholic principles in the teacher’s professional and private life, and govern professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and open to the importance of a personal faith journey; model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the School’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, School religious and service activities.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives as adopted by the School, along with a Catholic religious curriculum as articulated by the School.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum as specified, and be able to communicate effectively with students; organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks and motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently, clearly, and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents; attend scheduled faculty trainings and meetings promptly.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior; follow school dress code standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church. If not a baptized Catholic, must nonetheless abide by Catholic principles in the teacher’s professional and private life.
• Excellent communications skills including written and oral, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self-starter, well-organized, team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of Excel and related technology; ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Certified by the State of Florida as a Teacher preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required

Activities:

Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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