Long Term Substitute​/6th grade Science & Religion

Long Term Substitute 5/6th grade Science & Religion

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• POSITION TITLE
  :
  Long Term Substitute Teacher
• Supervisor
  :
  Principal or Designee
• PURPOSE AND SCOPE
  :
  Under the supervision of the principal, the substitute teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; implements an instructional program according to the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school. Performs any other job‑related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education.
• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.
• Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned.
• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning.
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom.
• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
• Implements an instructional program according to Diocesan Curriculum Standards.
• Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction.
• Includes all students in presentation and discussions.
• Evaluates student progress effectively.
• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.
• Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.
• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
• Maintains students’ records consistently and accurately.
• Maintains accurate records in all record‑keeping as required by the school.
• Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.
• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal.
• Maintains daily lesson plans.
• Establishes positive school-community relationships.
• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings.
• Performs any other job‑related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• Demonstrate personal self‑discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Use verbal and written language correctly.
• Demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.

• Preference given to Catholic teacher.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meet applicable NCA requirements.
• Received Current Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
• FBI IVP Fingerprint clearance card completed.

Approved By Principal:
Kelly Shewbridge / Principal

Date: ______________________

I have read, understand and agree to abide by all of the provisions set forth in this Substitute Teacher Job Description.