About Cristo Rey San José
Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School is a Jesuit, Catholic high school that empowers students
from underserved communities in San José to be men and women for others who are prepared
spiritually, academically, and professionally to complete college and who will become
accomplished leaders committed to a lifelong pursuit of learning, faith, and justice.
Cristo Rey San José provides students from underrepresented communities in the region with a
rigorous college prep education and a unique Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) in which
students work in over 70 Silicon Valley companies.
Position Summary:
A substitute teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom
environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
A
substitute teacher works under the direction of the Principal
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaches scheduled classes.
Prepares a written summary of work completed.
Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans.
Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
Complies with all building procedures and schedules.
Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered.
Upholds policies and follows administrative procedures.
Implements effective pupil management procedures.
Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.
Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
Develops and maintains a
positive learning environment.
Works cooperatively with staff and parents.
Incorporates the effective use of available
technology.
Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
Respects personal privacy.
Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety.
Does not leave students unsupervised.
Supervises non-classroom duties when assigned.
Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have Bachelor’s Degree and California Teaching Credential preferred.
Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.
Ability to communicate in both oral and written means.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to students, parents, and staff.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
Ability to be professional in appearance, attitude and demeanor.
Special Requirements:
Candidate must agree to authorize a fingerprint background check search via fingerprinting and
tuberculosis testing.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside.
The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, depending on the nature of the
assigned course.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally
walk and stand.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to be able to hear
conversations in quiet environments.
Mental/Motor Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.
The
employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).
Guidance and
reinforcement are infrequently available.
The employee frequently works within time constraints
and maintains attentiveness intensity.
The employee is frequently involved in social interactions
which require excellent oral and written communications.
The physical demands,
work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job
description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resumé to Christina Dickson
(christina.
dickson@cristoreysj.
org).