History Teacher - St. Jude Regional Catholic School -Rockville Maryland

About the role

This role will report to the Principal and involves delivering instruction based on the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardize Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Plan lessons that are learner-based and address the various needs of all students.
• Deliver a balanced program of instruction incorporating direct instruction, guide instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
• Administer assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
• Differentiate instruction using assessment data to ensure diverse needs of all students are met.
• Assign class and homework that support lesson objectives and reinforce the learning process.
• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce rules fostering a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and ensure Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting students' progress on formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate students' status to parents and administration through grade book portal, emails, notes home, and phone calls.
• Routine updates to parents regarding assignments, projects, and grades.
• Hold conferences with parents for academic or behavioral intervention.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices, and witness service to others.
• Plan and teach religion classes that align with ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies and lead/practice prayer in the classroom.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution.
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities.
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hour school events.
• Participate in required faculty and professional development meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current teacher certification in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC (candidates have 3 years from hire to earn certification).
• Knowledge of child development and supervision.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (preferred).

Qualifications

• Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire.
• Must obtain required religious certification (as required).