Middle School History Teacher 2019-2020

  • Contract

Company Description

In our Christ-centered environment, we provide formative faith lessons and experiences, pursue academic excellence, participate in the sacramental life and devotions of the Catholic Church, offer engaging student activities, and give students opportunities for growth in virtue and character. It is through this educational plan that students are formed spiritually, intellectually, morally, and physically as they are prepared for high school and grow into disciples of Christ who are ready to respond to God’s call.

It is our vocation to cultivate faith, virtue, and wisdom in children by educating the whole child. We seek to develop students into lifelong learners who wonder and are curious about the world; know how to engage it; think critically by analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing prior knowledge with new discoveries; problem solve; make sound judgments; and then communicate these deeper understandings in a persuasive and beautiful manner.

Job Description

This is a new position for 2019-20 needed due to rising enrollment.

Essential job functions:
 Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
 Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
 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
 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
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

Qualifications

Education/Certification:
 Bachelor’s degree
 Meets the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCED
Experience:
 None required

Additional Information

Working Conditions:
 Required to work some nights and weekends
 Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
 Required to teach a minimum of a full school day
 Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
Mental/Physical Demands:
 Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds
 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