Substitute Teacher - Short Term

St Michael The Archangel High School•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

Under the supervision of the principal at St. Michael the Archangel High School, the substitute teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education. The substitute assumes responsibility for managing and instructing students in an assigned class when the classroom teacher is absent, following the classroom teacher’s and/or principal’s directions and instructional program to meet student needs. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, establishing positive and appropriate relationships, and performing other job-related tasks assigned by the principal. The substitute models Catholic educational philosophy and values, supports students’ faith development, and manages a safe, positive, inclusive classroom. The substitute follows lesson plans, school and diocesan policies, and applicable state laws, and completes required classroom reports, attendance records, and statistics by established deadlines.

Requirements

Demonstrate personal self-discipline and adaptability and flexibility in routine and unexpected situations.
Use good judgment in daily interactions.
Use verbal and written language correctly.
Demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
Maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.
Be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; if non-Catholic, be willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
Meet one of the stated education pathways: a bachelor’s degree, at least 60 credit hours, or a high school diploma plus completion of the DESE state-approved 20-hour online training course.
Consent to a background check and acknowledge and sign the Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Code of Conduct before hire.
Complete Protecting God’s Children training soon after hire.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to Catholic substitute teachers.

Responsibilities

Embrace and model the Catholic philosophy of education, Gospel values, and Catholic moral teaching.
Uphold the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church and provide opportunities for students’ faith development.
Follow the lesson plans and instructional directions of the classroom teacher and/or principal.
Provide a positive learning environment and supervise students’ safety, welfare, and care while they are at school.
Promote a Catholic community within the classroom and the wider school community.
Teach in accordance with diocesan and local policies and applicable state laws.
Treat students and parents with respect and fairness, and include all students in presentations and discussions.
Submit classroom reports, attendance records, and statistics by required deadlines.
Maintain detailed and accurate records and establish positive, appropriate relationships.
Perform other job-related tasks assigned by the principal.