Daily Substitute Teacher, Immaculate Conception Academy

Immaculate Conception Academy, a Catholic school in Douglassville, is seeking a substitute teacher to fill in for classroom teachers on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and teaching certification is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a well-managed classroom and a safe, positive learning environment.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground, and in the cafeteria.
• Follow and implement lesson plans, classwork, homework, and tests.
• Provide appropriate materials and resources for students to engage in learning.
• Compile a report for the teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments.
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation routes, school procedures, and regulations for the classrooms assigned.
• Supports the school in stimulating and advancing the ongoing development of an organizational culture characterized by a commitment to faith, continuous learning, quality, integrity, mutual respect, and Catholic values.
• Models the expectations of the school and diocese according to the mission and vision espoused, as well as those expectations outlined in Immaculate Conception Academy and Diocese of Allentown's teacher handbooks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education or education related field.
• Teaching certification is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise an educational program set by the classroom teacher.
• Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
• Possess an understanding of the supervision of employees and the communication skills necessary to relate to adult employees and volunteers in a collegial, as well as effective, and efficient manner.
• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Able to maintain a high level of energy. Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.

Clearances:

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 (at least 1 year old.) As well as attendance at a Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear; frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word: hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions:

Normal classroom setting. 29 hours a week; normal work hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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, teacher application, and clearances via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Principal Lisa Forkin

Email: lisa.forkin@icaknights.org

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