Impactful High School Substitute Teacher

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Substitute Teacher provides classroom instruction and supervision when a regular teacher is absent. The

substitute follows the teacher’s plans, maintains a safe and orderly learning environment, and supports the

academic and faith formation of students at Cristo Rey Richmond High School. Work is performed under the

direction of school leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold School Culture
• Uphold the Cristo Rey mission, vision, and values; model professionalism and respect for all students and staff.
• Follow school wide routines, behavior expectations, safety procedures, and staff handbook guidelines, including
• professional dress.
• Supervise students throughout the assigned school day, including classroom transitions, hallways, lunch, Mass,
• and assemblies when assigned.
• Communicate professionally with students, colleagues, school leadership, and families as directed; protect
• confidential student information.
• Support the Corporate Work Study Program as an integral part of students’ learning and growth.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Instruction and Classroom Coverage
• Arrive on time, review the regular teacher’s plans and materials, and seek clarification from school staff when
• needed.
• Take attendance accurately and promptly using the school’s designated process.
• Implement provided lesson plans, assignments, and classroom routines; give clear directions and keep students
• engaged in assigned work.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment and respond to behavior in accordance with school
• procedures; promptly refer serious concerns to school leadership.
• Provide reasonable support to students with documented learning needs using instructions and
• accommodations made available for the assignment.
• Monitor student work and understanding, collect completed assignments, and leave a clear report for the regular
• teacher about progress, attendance, and any notable concerns.
• Keep students supervised at all times, follow emergency protocols, and promptly report injuries or safety
• concerns.
• Leave the classroom and instructional materials organized at the end of the assignment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervision of students during assigned duties; no employee supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to follow lesson plans, communicate directions clearly, and manage a secondary classroom.
• Sound judgment in sensitive and confidential matters; ability to follow school procedures and respond calmly to
• unexpected situations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse school community.
• Basic working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and school technology used for assigned duties.
• Commitment to Catholic college preparatory education and willingness to support the school’s faith-based culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Cristo Rey Richmond High School.
• Sensitivity to students’ ethnic, cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds.
• Education and any licensure or substitute authorization required by school policy and applicable law.
• Experience working with adolescents or in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively, accept feedback, and maintain professional boundaries.