Mount Sacred Heart School·San Antonio, Texas
The substitute teacher is responsible for implementing lesson plans and ensuring educational continuity in the absence of the regular teacher. They must supervise students across various school environments while upholding Catholic education values and safety protocols.
A substitute teacher is responsible for enabling each child to pursue his or her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his or her regular teacher. A substitute teacher is responsible for carrying out the lesson plans of the regular teacher and meeting the duties of teaching as outlines in the policies of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct Collaborates with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others. Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information. Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory. Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in substituting or teaching experience preferred License and Credentials Reliable transportation Valid driver license Valid vehicle insurance Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening Minimum Knowledge and Skills: Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of student General supervision of the class Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team; Must have good written and verbal skills; Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Market context
Texas schools often rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across districts and school years. This role is competitive because districts may prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, dependable transportation, and completed background checks, including Safe Environment and Texas DPS fingerprinting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your documents and screening steps before applying.