Substitute Teacher -St. James Seguin

Summary

A substitute teacher is responsible for enabling each child to pursue his or her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his or her regular teacher. A substitute teacher is responsible for carrying out the lesson plans of the regular teacher and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in the policies of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Employment Status:
Temporary

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt/Hourly

Reports to:

Principal

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration
• Use approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct
• Collaborate with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming
• Adhere to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well‑being of self and others
• Protect the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization, including client names, services rendered, donor names and gifts, internal and external investigations, and financial information
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy
• Take a solution‑oriented approach in interactions and support the mission and vision of the organization as a team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in substituting or teaching (preferred)

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
• Pass Texas DPS Fingerprint‑based Applicant Clearinghouse screening

• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups
• General supervision of the class
• Detail oriented, organized, self‑motivated, and able to work independently and on a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.