Substitute Pool- St Mary Magdalen Catholic School

About the role

Employment Status: Temporary. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly. Reports to: Principal.

A substitute teacher is responsible for enabling each child to pursue his or her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his or her regular teacher. The substitute teacher carries out the lesson plans of the regular teacher and meets the duties of teaching as outlined in the policies of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Provides instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students.
• Supervises students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs.
• Attends to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Performs other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration.
• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct.
• Collaborates with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols daily, taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well‑being of self and others.
• Protects the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service of the organization, including client names, donor information, investigation results, and financial information.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy.
• Approaches interactions solution‑oriented and promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in substituting or teaching experience preferred.

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid vehicle insurance.
• Must pass Archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students.
• General supervision of the class.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, self‑motivated; works well independently and on a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.