Elementary Substitute Teacher Job at Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg

Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Pennsylvania

    JobID: 881

    Position Type:
    Substitute/Elementary Substitute Teacher
    Date Posted:
    3/28/2023
    Location:
    Resurrection Catholic School
    Closing Date:
    Ongoing
    Job Description
    Elementary School Substitute Teacher
    Full-Time or Part-Time, Temporary As Needed
    Location: Resurrection Catholic School - Lancaster, PA

    FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

    Basic Job Description:
    Fill in for teacher absenses and teach pupils at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school’s Catholic character and Gospel values.

    About Resurrection Catholic School:
    At Resurrection Catholic School, our Family of Faith serves Pre-K-8 students in Lancaster County, PA and provides them with a Christ-centered education rooted in Sacred Scripture and the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. By encouraging their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development nurtured in a multicultural environment, we guide each child on his or her journey to become a disciple of Christ.

    Responsibilities/Tasks for: "Elementary School Substitute Teacher"
    • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
    • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
    • Follow teacher instructions or lesson plan.
    • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
    • Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
    • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
    • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
    • Assign class work and homework.
    • Read books to entire classes or small groups.
    • Administer tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
    • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
    • Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
    • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
    • Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
    • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
    • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
    • Lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
    • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48.
    • Supervise class projects, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
    • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests.
    • Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
    • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
    • Prepare and supervise students for Mass as well as other sacramental preparation.


    Skills Needed for: "Elementary School Substitute Teacher"

    • Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
    • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
    • Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
    • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
    • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
    • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
    • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
    • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
    • Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
    • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
    • Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
    • Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
    • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
    • Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
    • Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
    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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
    • Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
    • Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
    • Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
    • Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoor setting.
    • Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
    • Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

    Work Environment
    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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)
    • Must be 21 years old or older.
    • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field.
    • A State teaching certification is preferred, but not required.
    • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
    • Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
    • Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
    • Must be willing to respect the Catholic Church's teachings on morality.





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