Daily Substitute Teacher

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem

Position Description

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Job Title: Substitute Teacher

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Part Time

Reports to: School Assistant Principal

Job Function: The substitute teacher will work on an as-needed basis and be responsible for supervising the classroom with lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher and/or department chairs and administration.

Duties and Responsibility:

• Take attendance and send to student affairs office.

• Monitor classroom to keep students on task completing assignments.

• Follow and implement lesson plans, classwork, homework, and tests. If needed, may attend parent-teacher conferences.

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Bethlehem Catholic High School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.

• Knowledge of emergency evacuation routes, school procedures, and regulations for the classrooms assigned.

• Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• PA teaching certification preferred

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children.

• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear; frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use of office equipment is required. Reaching and safely lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting, Full-time, contracted position; 7:35 am -2:45 pm. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application:

AllentownDiocese/Employment

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, clearances, and teacher application via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Ms. Amy Solano, Assistant Principal

[email protected]

EOE M/F/D/V