II. 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.

III. 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 students’ records consistently and accurately

Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school:

• 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

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference given to active practicing Catholics

  • 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