ELA R Classroom Teacher - Grade 5

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Houston, TX seeks a responsible, energetic, and nurturing individual with teaching experience to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills.

About the Role

The position is under the general supervision of the School Principal. Responsibilities include implementing Archdiocesan-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates them into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, administrative regulations, and procedures.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
• Maintains record-keeping of students' learning and performance.
• Maintains classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Oversees students in non-instructional duties, such as lunch and carpool.
• Assists in morning, lunch, or afternoon duty as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas State Teaching Certification.
• Receive and pass a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
• Have a current Catechist Certificate or be working towards one.
• Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value-oriented education.
• State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Prior teaching experience will be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within the classroom.
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard).
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb steps.
• Sit for periods of time – chairs and floor.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay

Pay rate depends on education and experience.

Schedule

Full-time contract basis. School days from August to May with some additional training days.