Substitute Teacher

SUMMARY

The substitute teacher fills in for an absentee teacher on a non-continuous or ad hoc basis for 10 days or less. The Substitute Teacher’s primary duty is teaching, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing to impart knowledge on students.

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School is seeking substitute teachers. The substitute teacher performs the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time. A person in this position works on an as-needed basis. The substitute teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Diocese of Orlando and the Office of Catholic Schools as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The substitute teacher cooperates with staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

1. Authenticity:?Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage:?Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment:?Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides classroom coverage for a teacher in the event of absence; refers to teacher lesson plans and notes in conducting routine classroom activities.
• Maintains knowledge of appropriate response to emergencies or other critical incidents, i.e., fire alarms, evacuation procedures.
• Monitors activities and behavior of children to ensure the physical and environment safe keeping of students, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
• Supervises learning activities, circulates within the classroom and provides assistance and learning support to students.
• Checks and objectively evaluates students' work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Monitors student’s progressive learning skills; makes teacher aware of students learning deficiencies.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Clocks-in and out using Paylocity time management system.