Teacher- Middle School Science

About the Role

The Teacher, under the supervision of the principal, is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education. This role involves leadership and management of assigned grades or classes, development and implementation of an instructional program, maintenance of detailed records, establishment of positive school-community relationships, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education, promotes and lives gospel values, and 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.
• Articulates and demonstrates Catholic living by personal example.
• Creates a positive learning environment and organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning.
• Supervises and ensures the safety, welfare, and care of students while they are in school.
• Works toward creating a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school.
• 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.
• Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Determines levels of student achievement and uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students and incorporates technology into instruction.
• Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents.
• Includes all students in presentations and discussions.
• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments aligned with goals, objectives, and Diocesan Curriculum Standards.
• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
• Maintains proper grading and reporting systems as required by the principal.
• Meets deadlines for official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics.
• Maintains daily lesson plans.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with all members of the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships and maintains awareness of the role as a Catholic schoolteacher.
• 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.
• 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 and 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.

Requirements

• Preference given to Catholic teachers.
• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; if non-Catholic, must be 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 meet 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.

Skills

• Demonstrates personal self-discipline and adaptability in routine and unexpected situations.
• Uses good judgment in daily encounters.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates an appropriate sense of humor.
• Knowledgeable in good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Maintains appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.