Middle School Science Teacher

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Essential Job Functions

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
  • Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education
  • Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
  • Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today's Church and society
  • Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives
• Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:
  • Provides a positive learning environment
  • Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning
  • Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school
  • Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community
  • Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws
  • Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents
  • Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum
• Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:
  • Integrates Church's teachings in all aspects of the curriculum
  • Determines levels of student achievement
  • Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs
  • Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction
  • Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents
  • Includes all students in presentation and discussions
• Evaluates Student Progress Effectively:
  • Uses a variety of ongoing assessments
  • Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school
  • Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance
  • Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal
  • Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal
  • Maintains daily lesson plans
• Establishes Positive School-community Relationships:
  • Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community
  • Promotes respectful and positive school relationships
  • Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community
  • Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents
  • Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services
• Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:
  • Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
  • Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
  • Attends diocesan sponsored in-services
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services
  • Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
  • Maintains personal professional development records
• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters
• Must use verbal and written language correctly
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference given to Catholic teacher
• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non-Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed
• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy