SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - Diocese of Phoenix

This general posting has been created for those individuals interested in substitute teaching for any Catholic school within the Diocese of Phoenix.  Applicants must meet minimum requirements as outlined below.  Fill out our online application by clicking on Apply for this Position on the right hand side of this posting page.  Once your completed application has been submitted using this system, the Catholic Schools Office will review the application and reach out to you to schedule a preliminary screening interview.  

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Substitute Teacher Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the principal at each Catholic school, the substitute teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the management and instruction of the students in a particular class while the classroom teacher is absent; follows and implements the instructional program according to directions provided by the classroom teacher and/or principal to meet the needs of the students; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive and appropriate relationships; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

III.    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.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

Assumes responsibility for the management of the classes assigned:

• Follows the lesson plan(s) of the classroom teacher in his/her absence.
• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
• Emphasizes a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
• Shows respect for all individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents. 
• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal.
• Includes all students in presentation and discussions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference given to Catholic substitute teacher.
  • Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non–Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must hold a valid Substitute Teaching certificate by the Arizona State Department of Education.
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance completed and valid.