Middle School Substitute Teacher

Middle School Substitute Teacher

Fill in for teacher absences and teach pupils at the middle school level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Follow teacher instructions or lesson plan.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

Assign class work and homework.

Read books to entire classes or small groups.

Administer tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.

Lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

Supervise class projects, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests.

Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.

Prepare and supervise students for Mass as well as other sacramental preparation.

Skills Needed for:
Instructing, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Monitoring, Time Management, Active Learning, Writing, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Mathematics, Coordination, Persuasion, Negotiation, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Equipment Selection.

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods. Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management. Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment. Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoors setting.

Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment:
Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 21 years old or older. Must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in education or a related field. Must obtain and maintain all clearances required by PA law. A State teaching certification is preferred, but not required. Must be willing to respect the Catholic Church's teachings on morality.