Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Position: Full-Time Substitute

Reports to: Principal or Des

Updated Date: April 2025

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Assistant Principal of Learning Services and the Dean of Faculty, the Notre Dame Preparatory substitute teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifcations; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. 

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; and rely on experience and judgment to implement tasks assigned.  

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. 
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives. 
• Participates in faith development activities provided by the school 

Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:  

• Prepares classroom for class activities 
• Is clear in daily and unit objectives as given by classroom teacher  
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures 
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures 
• Follow procedures and communication as outlined in the daily substitute instruction manual 

Establishes positive school-community relationships: 

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community. Promotes respectful and positive school relationships. 
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic teacher and minister of the faith and its impact on the community. 
• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school. 
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services. 
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required by the administration 

Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certications: 

• Attends diocesan sponsored in-services. 
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services. Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement. 
• Maintains personal professional development records. 

Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and ?exible 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 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology. 
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 

• Preference given to a practicing Catholic, but faithful persons of other faiths are welcome 
• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; if non-Catholic, willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy 
• Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent to procure an AZ Substitute Certificate.  
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a substitute teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements. 
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct. AZ Fingerprint clearance completed.