Long-Term Substitute Teacher - High School Social Studies

Long‑Term Substitute Teacher – High School Social Studies

Job

Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, PA

Long‑Term Substitute Teacher (Full‑Time; starting ASAP and going until about the end of January)

Fill in for teacher absences and teach pupils at the high school level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence.

To foster an understanding and appreciation of world cultures, languages, racial, ethnic, and religious groups, and political systems. The Lancaster Catholic Community is one of passionate commitment to students, families, and our faith. Our mission is our guide in all things as we develop students who are IA, PF, and SR.

• 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 the teacher's 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.
• Communicate lesson objectives to students.
• Assign classwork and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Administer tests and assignments 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 issues, academic problems, and/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 the administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Lead activities (such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling) designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• 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.

• Instructing – Teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for…