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Position: Middle School History and Religion Teacher
Date Revised: April 20, 2024
Reports to: Principal
Location: St. George Catholic School
General Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Middle School History and Religion Teacher to join our inner-city Catholic school community. The Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Teacher has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The ideal candidate will be an actively practicing Catholic committed to our School's Mission, shaping compassionate, knowledgeable, and Christ-centered individuals. The candidate will possess the skills and empathy to meet the diverse needs of our student population with a desire to make a positive impact in their lives. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Foster a supportive and nurturing classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed academically and spiritually.
- Incorporate engaging learning activities to integrate history and religious studies to life, connecting classroom content to students' lived experiences, community contexts and cross-curricular integration.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, providing appropriate accommodations and modifications as needed to ensure equitable access to the curriculum and student success.
- Utilize restorative practices to address conflict resolution, behavior management, and support students' mental and emotional well-being.
- Provide ongoing feedback and assessment to students, tracking their academic progress and growth in historical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and religious understanding.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, providing updates on student progress, behavior, and any concerns, and collaborating with families to support students' academic and personal development.
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
- Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
- Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the local school policy
- Provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
- Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
- Uses varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
- Provides instruction and assessment for understanding
- Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
- Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
- Proactively communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
- Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
- Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.
Important Job Functions:
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
- Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
- Demonstrates gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals
- Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs.
Supervision Given and/or Received:
- Reports directly to the principal
Internal Contacts:
- Effectively communicates with other school staff
External Contacts:
- Effectively communicates with parents, volunteers, adults, as well as other schools, churches and employees throughout the diocese.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- Required to work some nights and weekends
- Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
- Required to teach a full-time schedule
- Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
- Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
- Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
- Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
- Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
- Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required other than field trips
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Deep understanding of and commitment to Catholic teachings, values, and social justice principles.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, History, Religious Studies, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Valid teaching credential or certification, with eligibility for licensure in the state of Texas.
- Prior teaching experience in an inner-city school setting, preferably with middle school students.
- Meets the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCED
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to establish a positive and structured learning environment, even in challenging circumstances.
- Empathy, patience, and resilience in working with students facing adversity, trauma, or other barriers to learning.
- Knowledge of effective instructional strategies for teaching history and religion to diverse learners, including those with learning differences.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building relationships and partnerships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to continually improve teaching effectiveness and meet the evolving needs of our student population.
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