Substitute Pool- St. Thomas More Catholic School

Employment Status: Temporary. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt/Hourly.

About the role

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 the regular teacher. The substitute 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 the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Provides instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups.
• 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.
• 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.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy.
• Works with a solution‑oriented approach, promoting collaboration and commitment to the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as directed by the classroom teacher, school administration, or as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience

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

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid vehicle insurance.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups.
• 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 abilities.