Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Assistant Principals, 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 certifications; 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.
• 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.
  • Applies appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
  • Follows 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 certifications:
  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 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 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.