Secondary Substitute Teacher

Job Details: Job Location: San Antonio Christian School - San Antonio, TX, Position Type: Seasonal, Education Level: Associates Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Substitute, San Antonio Christian School is seeking a dynamic, experienced and collaborative leader to serve as a substitute. Located on a beautiful 71-acre campus, SACS is a non-denominational covenant Christian school with small class sizes and quality academics, coupled with a wide range of art and athletic opportunities which provide students with a Christ-centered education while fostering a life of faith and service.

We are seeking dependable and adaptable individuals to join our team as substitute. In a teacher substitute role, you will provide instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular teacher, following lesson plans and ensuring a positive, productive learning environment. In other substitute positions, this individual will be serving the needs of that department.  Strong communication, flexibility, and a commitment to student success are essential. This is an on-call position with opportunities to support various grade levels, subjects, and departments.

This person shall be spiritually mature and shall instill a life of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence in those around them, adhering to SACS Heart of a Lion Core Values.

HEART OF A LION CORE VALUES

Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach.
Lives out and promotes the school’s values. Including, demonstrating a humble and teachable spirit.
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task. 
Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go.” Prov. 22:6 (NIV). 
Memorize and help fulfill the school’s mission statement. 
Believe and support the school’s statement of faith. 
Lives by the school’s lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Uphold ethical, honest, and respectful conduct in personal and professional matters, appreciating the diversity of conservative Christianity and following the Matthew 18 principle for conflict resolution.
Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all policies procedures and handbooks.
Demonstrate the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality concerning the sharing of information.
Demonstrate emotional stability, objectivity, flexibility, and optimism in dealing with everyday stress and communicating the Gospel of Christ.
Maintain a clean, modest, and tasteful personal appearance that models Christian values and follows school policy.
Participate and lead orientations, trainings, meetings, development programs, and activities that support the school's mission and vision, and model good attendance and punctuality.
Cultivate volunteer efforts in support of communication and marketing goals. 
Attend as needed evening and weekend school activities and events. 
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
Willing to participate in continuing education opportunities that will increase proficiency and job skills.

JOB DUTIES COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Duties

Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher. (*Long-term Substitute Teachers may have planning and assessment responsibilities as directed by the respective building principal for the long-term assignment.)
Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, and clears whiteboard, etc.
Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classroom assigned.
Knows school procedures and regulations.
Maintains a positive and collaborative climate across departments.
Assists younger students should “accident”/sickness occurs when subbing in the elementary school.
Seeks assistance when needed.
Apply appropriate discipline structure as directed by the classroom teacher.
Supervises extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.

Clinic Duties

Provide Basic Medical Care: Administer first aid, treat minor injuries, and care for students with illnesses or medical conditions during the school day.

Administer Medications: Dispense prescribed medications to students in accordance with healthcare plans and school policies.

Manage Student Health Plans: Monitor and implement care for students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or allergies, following individualized health plans.

Maintain Health Records: Accurately document student visits, treatments, and medication administration while maintaining confidentiality.

Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and effectively in medical emergencies, providing initial care and contacting emergency services if needed.

Office/Other Support Duties

Front Desk Management: Greet visitors, answer phones, and assist with inquiries, ensuring a welcoming and professional front office environment.

Clerical Support: Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, copying, and distributing materials as needed.

Student Assistance: Support students by delivering messages, helping with attendance, and managing check-ins/outs.

Staff Support: Assist department with various tasks, communications, and assigned duties.

Maintain Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information, including student and staff records, with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications: Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor's degree. Substitute teaching experience preferred. 
Able to handle multiple projects independently and collaboratively. 
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity regarding sensitive employee information with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
Strong technology skills with knowledge of standard software in Microsoft Office and variety of programs. 
Acknowledge Christ as Lord and Savior and be an active member of a local evangelical church that aligns with the school’s essential beliefs, Nicene Creed, and statement of faith.
Must pass a criminal background check and have reliable transportation.

Minimum 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 the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  For this position an employee must be able to:

Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Use repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements.
Stoop, bend, push, kneel, squat, pull, reach, stand, walk, and sit.
Exercise mobility to promptly move around campus.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
Be outdoors for extended periods of time year-round.
Travel locally, as well as nationally as needed.
Evening and weekend work as needed.

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of staff in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.