Long Term Substitute Classroom Teacher

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Physical Education to deliver a developmentally appropriate P.E. program across Pre-K to Middle School.

The teacher will craft lessons that foster participation, creativity, and healthy competition while collaborating with colleagues, students, and parents. The role requires adapting instruction to individual needs, maintaining records, and ensuring safety and COVID protocol compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of current teaching methods and pedagogy.
• Ability to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Familiarity with school curriculum concepts and standards.
• Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Teach P.E. curriculum for Pre-K to Middle School.
• Develop inclusive, engaging lessons promoting participation and healthy competition.
• Collaborate with staff, students, and parents; participate in meetings.
• Uphold school COVID protocols and safety requirements.

Skills

Teaching methods

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Education law

Tech skills

Organization

Communication

Self-evaluation

Collaboration

Education

State Certification

Bachelor's in Elementary Education or Kinesiology

Prior teaching experience

Job description

Long Term Substitue Teacher - Physical Education

As an Educator this position's central purpose is to provide a creative, innovative curriculum that is stimulating and challenging for students. The educational environment that is established must be in accordance with the Goals and Mission of our schools.

Responsibilities

• Teach a developmentally appropriate P.E. curriculum to students in Pre K, Elementary and Middle School grades.
• Develop lessons that encourage participation, creativity, problem-solving, and healthy competition.
• Be a self-starter who enjoys collaborating as a team player. Maintain an open and cooperative relationship with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Participate in faculty and department meetings and perform various faculty supervisory duties on campuses where assigned in the day.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
• Additional duties as assigned; full job description available from campus Principal.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

A regular day for teachers includes the following physical activities:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom
• Run in order to model for expected activities
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb steps
• Sit for periods of time chairs and floor
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk, hear, taste and smell
• Lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications & Education

• State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or Kinesiology or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Prior experience will be considered.

FLSA Status: Exempt (for full-time professionals)