Secondary School Substitute Teacher

Diocese of Harrisburg; McSherrystown (Adams County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Secondary School Substitute Teacher who will perform responsibilities in creating a conducive learning environment. The role can be full-time or part-time as needed. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, and a teaching certification is preferred but not mandatory. The teaching philosophy should adhere to respect for the Catholic faith, contributing to a positive academic atmosphere. This position involves instruction, student evaluation, and maintaining classroom order.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must obtain and maintain all clearances required by PA law.
• Teaching certification preferred, but not required.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing or willing to respect the Catholic faith.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for student behavior.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students' needs.
• Guide students with adjustment issues and academic problems.

Skills

Instructing

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Active Listening

Monitoring

Time Management

Active Learning

Writing

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Mathematics

Coordination

Persuasion

Negotiation

Judgment and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Science

Equipment Selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Description

Secondary School Substitute Teacher. Full-Time or Part-Time on an as-needed basis.

City & State: McSherrystown, PA

School: Delone Catholic High School

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Follow teacher instructions or lesson plan.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Communicate lesson objectives to students.
• Assign classwork and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Administer tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment issues, academic problems, and/or special academic interests.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Lead activities (such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling) designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Supervise class projects, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass as well as other sacramental preparation.

Skills Needed

• Instructing – Teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring – Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Persuasion – Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Negotiation – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Science – Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and an outdoors setting.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in education or a related field.
• Must obtain and maintain all clearances required by PA law.
• A teaching certification is preferred, but not required.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing if teaching religion. Otherwise, must be willing to respect the Catholic faith and follow our code of conduct.