~Teacher – Full-Time Substitute

Job Description

Full-Time Substitute Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

MISSION
Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High
School promotes the development of the total person by bringing together a diverse community in a rigorous
college preparatory environment where students are taught to strive for excellence, seek truth, and work for
justice in the world.

SUMMARY
A substitute teacher is responsible for the implementation of the goals of Catholic education as outlined in The
Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools (Archbishop Michael Miller):
• Inspired by a Supernatural Vision
• Founded on a Christian Anthropology
• Animated by Communion and Community
• Imbued with a Catholic Worldview
• Sustained by Gospel Witness
Qualified candidates will be driven and inspired by the mission of Catholic schools to form young men and
women in a high school setting “who will be good citizens of the world, loving God and neighbor and enriching
society with the leaven of the gospel, and who will also be good citizens of the world to come, thus fulfilling
their destiny to become saints” (Miller, p. 20).

SKILLS REQUIRED
Qualified candidates will be able to perform the following duties at an exemplary level:
• Provide guaranteed availability of personnel to cover for those who are out because of illness or other
commitments
• Available as an immediate answer to the need to cover classes, study halls or other duties as assigned
• Exemplify the core values of a Bishop Lynch Faculty Member: Dedicated, Caring, and Faithful
• Exemplify a “team player” spirit with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Promote enthusiasm for learning
• Demonstrate exceptional organization and classroom management skills
• Ability to be a compassionate and confident leader
• Be flexible, adaptable, and open to new learning and growth

JOB EXPECTATIONS
• Carefully follow lesson plans provided by the teacher and ensure students are adequately supervised the
entire class period
• If assigned as a study hall monitor, follow the Study Hall Guidelines as noted in the Faculty Handbook –
the primary responsibility is student supervision
• Submit classroom attendance in a timely manner
• Manage student behavior on campus as necessary
• Serve as a positive role model for students and supporting the school’s mission statement
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in
accordance with the rules of the Bishop Lynch Student Handbook
• Participate in school liturgies and assemblies

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree
• Must possess clear communication skills and strong work ethic in a team environment
• Commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior while maintaining a professional manner
• Ability to demonstrate poise, empathy, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to discern among competing priorities, separating what is essential from what is nonessential
• Working knowledge or experience with Blackboard (or other LMS) is a plus.

Qualified candidates should email resume to [email protected].