Substitute Teacher

Description

Holy Trinity Catholic High School, a close-knit faith-centered community, is seeking a passionate and dedicated long-term substitute teacher to inspire and guide students in select English and History courses for the current school year. Nestled in the vibrant and growing West Temple area, our school offers a warm, supportive environment where educators can make a meaningful impact.

If you are committed to academic excellence and the formation of young minds, we invite you to submit your cover letter and résumé to join our mission of educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. The Substitute Teacher fills in for the classroom teacher in their temporary absence. This position reports to the principal.

Requirements

Job Summary

The substitute teacher follows the plans and guides provided by the classroom teacher. This position reports to the principal.

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the school leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the school leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Responsibilities:

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Follow instruction set by the classroom teacher with logically sequenced objectives based on the adopted curriculum.
• Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
• Use varied approved assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
• Practice positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom.
• Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
• Communicate with parents regarding academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.

Skills

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of instructional methods/strategies and curriculum differentiation
• Knowledge of the content and the methods of religious education
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting.
• Ability to respond to individual learning needs.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Skill in managing conflicts effectively
• Skill in organizational management and delegation of responsibilities
• Skill in using group process skills effectively with various school communities
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College Degree Preferred

Experience:

• None required.

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.