Substitute Teacher and Coordinator

Substitute Teacher and Coordinator Job Description

FLSA Status: Exempt

MISSION Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High School promotes the development of the total person by bringing together a diverse community in a rigorous college preparatory environment where students are taught to strive for excellence, seek truth, and work for justice in the world.

SUMMARY A substitute teacher is responsible for the implementation of the goals of Catholic education as outlined in The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools (Archbishop Michael Miller):

• Inspired by a Supernatural Vision
• Founded on a Christian Anthropology
• Animated by Communion and Community
• Imbued with a Catholic Worldview
• Sustained by Gospel Witness

Qualified candidates will be driven and inspired by the mission of Catholic schools to form young men and women in a high school setting “who will be good citizens of the world, loving God and neighbor and enriching society with the leaven of the gospel, and who will also be good citizens of the world to come, thus fulfilling their destiny to become saints” (Miller, p. 20).

SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualified candidates will be able to perform the following duties at an exemplary level:

• Provide guaranteed availability of personnel to cover for those who are out because of illness or other commitments
• Available as an immediate answer to the need to cover classes, study halls or other duties as assigned
• Exemplify the core values of a Bishop Lynch Faculty Member: Dedicated, Caring, and Faithful
• Exemplify a “team player” spirit with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Promote enthusiasm for learning
• Demonstrate exceptional organization and classroom management skills
• Ability to be a compassionate and confident leader
• Be flexible, adaptable, and open to new learning and growth

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Ensure substitutes are placed in classrooms daily when teachers are absent.
• Review time off submissions in the morning to prepare for sub assignments.
• Assign substitutes to classrooms. Send verification email with detailed information prior to 8:00 a.m., follow-up with a text or call if necessary.
• Communicate with teachers if additional information is needed.
• Communicate with on-call subs if additional staffing is needed to fulfill requests.
• Maintain documentation of substitutes for timesheet approval. Submit documentation to the Assistant Principal for Academics by 11:59 p.m. on the 7th and 22nd of each month.
• Oversee and monitor the student commons daily, ensuring students are adequately supervised the entire class period.
• Carefully follow lesson plans provided if supervising outside the student commons, and ensure students are adequately supervised the entire class period.
• If assigned as a study hall monitor, follow the Study Hall Guidelines as noted in the Faculty Handbook. The primary responsibility is student supervision.
• Submit classroom attendance in a timely manner.
• Manage student behavior on campus as necessary.

• Serve as a positive role model for students and supporting the school’s mission statement. • Perform as an office assistant, lunch supervisor, or assist in other areas deemed necessary when not assigned to a classroom or the student commons.

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the rules of the Bishop Lynch Student Handbook.
• Participate in all school liturgies and assemblies.
• Participate in the faculty retreat as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must possess clear communication skills and strong work ethic in a team environment
• Commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior while maintaining a professional manner
• Ability to demonstrate poise, empathy, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to discern among competing priorities, separating what is essential from what is nonessential
• Working knowledge or experience with Blackboard (or other LMS) is a plus

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to resume@bishoplynch.org.