Secondary School Substitute Teacher

Position Type:
Substitute/Secondary School Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:
7/25/2025

Location:
York Catholic High School

Date Available:
Ongoing

Closing Date:
Ongoing

Job Description
Secondary School Substitute Teacher
Full-Time or Part-Time on an as-needed basis
City & State: York, PA
School: York Catholic High School
Description: 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.

Common Tasks for: "Secondary School Substitute Teacher"

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.

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.

Skills Needed for: "Secondary School Substitute Teacher"

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 both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…