Daily Substitute & Program Support Specialist

About the role

West Catholic Preparatory High School, a Catholic community founded in 1916, is seeking a reliable, community-minded Daily Substitute & Program Support Specialist to join its team two to three days per week. The position provides essential operational and instructional coverage, keeping the school safe, orderly and supportive for students. Candidates must be practicing Catholics and hold the required Pennsylvania clearances.

Key responsibilities

• Provide classroom oversight when regular faculty members are absent, log student attendance accurately and promptly in the student information system each period, and maintain an orderly, focused classroom.
• Collect completed student work and return it to the primary teacher with brief shift notes.
• Monitor hallways, stairwells, cafeteria and common areas during transitions, lunch and arrival/dismissal to ensure student safety and campus order.
• Reinforce school policies on uniform compliance, hall passes, behavior expectations and code of conduct, and stay visible and approachable to students and staff.
• Support the administration and main office with day-to-day program needs, student check-ins and light administrative tasks, escort students to administrative offices or health suites, and help with school events and assemblies.

Required profile

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Practicing Catholic; Pennsylvania State Police criminal record check, child abuse history clearance and FBI fingerprint clearance required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated classroom management and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Comfortable using classroom technology and educational software or portals.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing daily schedules and coverage needs.

Candidates apply by email with a cover letter and resume, citing "Daily Sub-2026" in the subject line. Applications close on November 13, 2026, and interviews go to the most qualified applicants. Clearances and Safe Environment Certification are required before employment begins.