PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Assistant Principal of Learning Services and the Dean of Faculty, the Notre Dame Preparatory 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; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certi?cations; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; and rely on experience and judgment to implement tasks assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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.
- Participates in faith development activities provided by the school
Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:
- Prepares classroom for class activities
- Is clear in daily and unit objectives as given by classroom teacher
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
- Follow procedures and communication as outlined in the daily substitute instruction manual
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 teacher and minister of the faith and its impact on the community.
- Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school.
- Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.
- Performs additional duties as assigned or required by the administration
Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certications:
- Attends diocesan sponsored in-services.
- Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services. Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
- Maintains personal professional development records.
Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and ?exible in routine and unexpected situations.
- Must use good judgment in daily encounters. Must use verbal and written language correctly.
- Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
- Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
- Preference given to a practicing Catholic, but faithful persons of other faiths are welcome
- Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; if non-Catholic, willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy
- Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent to procure an AZ Substitute Certificate.
- Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a substitute teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.
- Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct. AZ Fingerprint clearance completed.