Elementary Substitute Teacher

Position Type:
Substitute/Elementary Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:
5/16/2023

Location:
St. Leo the Great School

Date Available:
Ongoing

Closing Date:
OngoingJob Description
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Part-Time or Full-Time as-needed
School: St. Leo the Great School
City & State: Lancaster, PA

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

We have openings for substitute teachers. Our substitutes are vital to the operation of our school. Instruction that engages students must continue every day! Candidates will need to submit current background clearances to be considered. Qualified candidates should contact the Principal at  ext. 3 or principal.

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.

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…