Substitute Coordinator

Hill Country Christian School of Austin

Substitute Coordinator

austin, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Purpose : To help fulfill the mission of Hill Country Christian School of Austin by coordinating substitutes

    during teacher absences.

    Accountability : Reports to PreK and Elementary School Principal

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time (20 hours)

    Qualifications :

    ● Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of

    Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.

    ● Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement

    of Faith of this school.

    ● 3-5 years of experience similar or related experience

    ● High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    ● Must have prior teaching/classroom experience or any experience supervising children.

    ● Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills are required.

    ● Must have ability to pay close attention to detail, communicate effectively orally and in writing,

    solve problems effectively and efficiently in a service-oriented manner, and demonstrate skill in

    using computer spreadsheets, online programs, email, text messages, and other applications as

    needed.

    Responsibilities:

    ● Interview and hire substitutes with discernment.

    ● Train new substitute teachers on school policies and procedures.

    ● Supervise 40-50 substitute teachers

    ● Exercise independent judgement to problem solve, address performance issues and mediate

    conflict in some situations and utilize strong interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships.

    ● Match best fit roles and ensure subs feel valued as part of Hill Country community.

    ● Verify all teacher absences, planned and emergency, through the absence management system.

    ● Verify all teacher absence requests are covered by a substitute teacher.

    ● Communicate school policies and procedures to substitutes and teachers, as appropriate, in a

    timely manner.

    ● Verify substitute work hours and employee leave, preparing reports for payroll.

    ● Be a super user of the absence management system, assisting with overrides and tech support.

    ● Continually evaluate and improve processes to better serve teachers and substitutes.

    ● Interact in a Christ-like manner at all times. Utilize the interpersonal relationship method of

    “Matthew 18” as commanded by Jesus Christ.

    ● Must have flexibility to handle “off” hour requests (including early mornings, evenings and

    weekends) for scheduling substitutes.

    ● Willingness to perform PK-12 substitute teaching for partial days and last-minute absences.

    ● Create, maintain and adhere to procedures in the Substitute Handbook and the Substitute

    Management Procedures.

    ● Be knowledgeable of HR policies in the Employee Handbook and ensure absences adhere.

    ● Collaborate with teachers on binders, lesson plans, coverage requests and substitute feedback.

    ● Willing to learn technology applications necessary for this position.

    ● Perform other duties as assigned.

    Physical Requirements:

    ● Must be able to frequently move about inside campus buildings and outside on the grounds.

    ● Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.

    ● Must be able to grasp, move, or assemble small objects.

    ● Frequently operate a computer and a printer/copy machine using repetitive movements.

    ● Must be able to exchange accurate and professional information whether in person, via email or

    telephone. Frequently communicates with co-workers and others.

    ● Possess the physical stamina required to fulfill professional obligations and be able to lift 5 to 20

    pounds.

    ● Ability to work in an open office setting with frequent in-person interaction and numerous

    interruptions.

    ● Possible exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

    ● Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions for recess.