Long Term Substitute for 3rd Grade

Description

Job Summary

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking a long-term substitute for 3rd grade for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year (approximately August through October). The Long-Term Substitute plans, guides, and evaluates the learning process of students. This position reports to the Holy Family Catholic School Principal and has decision-making responsibilities within the framework of school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum.

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations.  Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools.  In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description.  The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Requirements

 Responsibilities: 

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
• Plan for instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum and submit plans according to the school policies.
• Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
• Use effective instructional methods and models according to professional standard practice.
• Use varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
• Provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
• Maintains appropriate confidential records (gradebook, attendance, etc.)
• Practice positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom.
• Communicate with parents regarding academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.

Skills

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
• Knowledge in basic instrument maintenance.
• Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
• Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
• Ability to manage student behavior in classroom setting.
• Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in subject taught or related field from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country,

Experience:

• None required.

Catholic Requirement:

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCB ED.