Substitute Teacher

Job Summary:

Adhering to mission, and under the supervision of the principal and Dean of Student Achievement, the building substitute will collaborate with teachers and fellow professional educators to foster the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth of the children entrusted in his/her care.

Job Responsibilities:

Substitute Teaching

1. Implements lesson plans provided by classroom teachers


2. Follow school policies and procedures (attendance, hall pass, etc…)


3. Maintains a positive learning environment


4. Follows classroom management plans and procedures provided by teachers


5. Responsive to communication throughout the school day as needs change and flexibility is required


6. Maintains classroom spaces as found in respect to the permanent teacher


7. Holds students accountable to the work outlined in the lesson plans provided by the teacher

Role: Office or administrative support (when not in class)

1. Support with front office projects and tasks such as mailings, filing, copies, etc.


2. Support any department with projects and tasks as directed by the principal of dean team

Additional Professional Responsibilities

1. Follows local protocol as published in the Team Member handbook, Student/Family handbook, and in other related policies, protocols, rules and regulations.


2. Serves on school committees and in other capacities as directed by the school principal.


3. Contributes positively to morale and to the culture of the Catholic school in service of the mission in all communications and actions.


4. Demonstrates loyalty to the school and its mission above individual views.


5. Openly and respectfully communicates concerns at the appropriate level.


6. Collaborates with and supports fellow teachers, staff members, and school administration.


7. Proactively engages parents and partners in the formation of their children.


8. Communicates effectively with parents and works to resolve concerns or disagreements in a constructive manner.


9. Respects and maintains confidentiality.


10. Maintains the good reputation of the parish, school, and archdiocese.

Ministerial Expectations 

1. Display of Gospel values, good judgment, and diplomacy and the safeguarding of confidential information are required. 


2. Has the potential and talent to be an effective Catholic school teacher.  


3. Teachers are expected to be role models and are expressly charged with leading their students toward Christian maturity and with teaching the Word of God. The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teachers can be found at  http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/seven-themes-of-catholic-social-teaching.cfm


4. Displays a commitment to the Providence Cristo Rey educational philosophy and values 


5. Displays a commitment to the mission of the school as defined by the Mission Effectiveness Standards of the Cristo Rey Network 

Competencies Required:
These items are a high-level overview of competencies. For full details see annual review form.

• Communication:  highly skilled in written and verbal communications including proofreading, editing, and interpersonal skills. 


• Decision Making: Seeks out and considers relevant information and makes sound decisions based upon analysis, experience, and judgment.


• Initiative and Flexibility: Demonstrates initiative, seeks out additional responsibility, identifies problems and solutions, thrives on new challenges, and adjusts to unexpected changes.


• Relationship Building: Encourages cooperation, demonstrates interpersonal skills, establishes/maintains productive, respectful working relationships. 


• Accountability: Accepts responsibility for work - monitors progress and results - while maintaining confidentiality


• Time Management:  ability to remain organized and on schedule for all deadlines.


• Drives Quality and Excellence: Is self-directed, resourceful, and creative in meeting job objectives, while following through on commitments.


• Mission Alignment:  A personal alignment with the mission of Providence Cristo Rey High School.


• Trust: Fosters a strong foundation of trust among team members to help create positive communication and community throughout the organization.

Outcomes/Measures of Success over next 12 months

1. Successful implementation of lesson plans provided by classroom teacher


2. Flexibility and willingness to be in multiple areas of the building throughout the school day


3. Responsive to communication (radio, email, other)  from principal or designee when given daily tasks and completion of the daily tasks

Additional Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent 


• Minimum of 1 year experience in education environment


• Safe Parish Child Protection Training (Provided by PCR)


• Criminal Background Check 


• Ongoing professional development and faith formation 


• This position is fully in person and does not allow for remote work