Substitute Coordinator

Job Title:  Substitute Coordinator

Employment Status:  FT – Academic Year (10 month)

Department: Instructional

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Prepared By: Human Resources

Date: September 2024

Position Summary

The Substitute Coordinator manages the substitute teacher program at CDH. This role hires, trains and schedules substitute teachers. The Substitute Coordinator also performs the duties of an in-house substitute teacher, providing classroom instruction and management to students in grades 9 through 12. As a teacher, this position works closely with school administration to ensure that students meet all established academic and behavioral standards.

Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Compile and maintain a roster of current and available substitute teachers
• Hire and train new teachers
• Manage substitute request process, including responding to teacher requests in a timely manner and scheduling substitutes to ensure class coverage
• Work closely with full-time teachers to ensure that lesson plans are current and accessible to the substitutes
• Perform classroom teaching duties
• Participate in all professional development, training and in-service programs

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Infinite Campus, and other position-specific software programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven attention to detail, time management, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with various constituencies including students, faculty, staff, families, alumni and vendors

Required Education and Experience 

All employees of CDH are required to successfully complete the “Essential 3” requirements set forth by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis prior to beginning their employment. Employees must remain in compliance with these requirements throughout their employment at CDH.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous experience working with teens

Preferred Education and Experience

• Background in Education
• Previous classroom teaching experience in a secondary school

Cretin-Derham Hall is a Catholic co-educational high school serving 900+ students in grades nine through twelve. Co-sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Cretin-Derham Hall is committed to Christian values and academic excellence. We educate young men and women of diverse abilities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds for opportunities in post-secondary education. We are committed to the values of Catholic, Academic Excellence, Leadership, Community, Service, Diversity, and Equity.

Employment in and by a Catholic school is substantially different from secular employment. Cretin-Derham Hall employees must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Catholic Church, such that it can embarrass or give rise to scandal. This position does not require that the employee be a Catholic. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the religious practices of employees not of the Roman Catholic faith.

Cretin-Derham Hall employees are expected to support the school’s mission and goals by actively articulating them to CDH constituents and the wider community. Employees are expected to further support the mission by adhering to all school policies and procedures.

SALARY

The annual salary for this position is $35,000-$37,000. This position follows the school calendar and the salary is based on the number of teacher work days in the year. This annual salary will be pro-rated depending on start date.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation and references to Lauri Malm, at lmalm@c-dh.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.