Substitute

Diocese of St. Augustine; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of St. Augustine seeks a Substitute Teacher for St. Joseph Catholic School to support faith-based education under the direction of the principal.

You will assist in delivering instruction, integrating Catholic teachings, and maintaining a respectful, faith-centered learning environment. Responsibilities include planning lessons, collaborating with staff, and contributing to religious and service initiatives.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and parish membership is preferred.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must maintain Professional Educator certification in the State of Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within two years Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification.
• Ability to respect, promote, and align with Catholic teachings in speaking and instruction.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a background check and PGC training.
• Proficient with computer technology and school-related software.
• Must be flexible in assessing needs and adapting strategies.
• Maintain a positive, friendly, respectful attitude toward students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Speak and act in accordance with Roman Catholic teachings.
• Collaborate with the principal to strengthen the faith community.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect information.
• Plan and prepare lesson plans aligned to academic goals.
• Integrate Catholic religious curriculum as directed by the school.
• Support school religious and service activities.
• Establish an effective classroom management approach.
• Pursue continuous professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Flexibility

Catholic values

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

School software

Job description

Substitute Teacher

Diocese of St. Augustine

St. Joseph Catholic School

Reports to: Principal

General Summary

Under the direction of the school principal, is responsible for supporting the Diocese of St. Augustine in its mission to educate, evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic school environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.


• Works collaboratively with the principal to build the faith community, giving evidence of the lived Gospel values by personal example and by being an active member of a faith community.


• Maintains physical and informational security at all times, respecting confidentiality and privacy.


• Works collaboratively in a positive, friendly and professional manner.


• Adheres to all diocesan and school policies and regulations, while supporting the school’s spiritual, pastoral and educational mission.


• Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lesson plans designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives, as adopted by the school.


• Integrates Catholic religious curriculum, as articulated by the school.


• Builds the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate and help plan school religious and service-related activities.


• Demonstrates and effectively communicates knowledge and competency of academic and religious curriculum; ability to organize learning materials to maximize time, as well as engage and motivate students.


• Establishes a consistent classroom management approach that promotes self-direction and a positive self-image. Sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively, in accordance with school policy.


• Participates in continuous professional development as a lifelong learner.


• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and registered member of a Catholic parish faith community is preferred (for some teaching positions this is required; consult with the school principal).


• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.


• Must maintain Professional Educator certification in the State of Florida.


• Must have or be able to obtain within two years Basic Diocesan Ministry Certification.


• Ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines and laws of the Roman Catholic faith in the way one speaks, acts and instructs.


• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.


• Must be able to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.


• Proficient in use of computer technology, including school-related software.


• Ability to have flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately.


• Must consistently demonstrate a positive, friendly, respectful and caring attitude with colleagues, the public, and all one serves in word and deed.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate school-related events.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require some evening and weekend hour