5th Grade Teacher

*Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix * *Catholic Schools Office * *Teacher Job Description * *I.
POSITION TITLE:* Teacher *Department:* Catholic Schools *Grade:* N/A *Supervisor:* Principal or Designee *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.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* A.
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 B.
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 C.
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 1 of 3 *Personnel Form 28 * Teacher Job Description Rev.
08/2012 D.
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 E.
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 F.
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 G.
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 H.
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 2 of 3 *Personnel Form 28 * Teacher Job Description Rev.
08/2012 *MINIMUM QUALIFICATION *  Preference given to Catholic teacher  Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy  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 3 of 3 *Personnel Form 28 * Teacher Job Description Rev.
08/2012 Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $30,000.
00 - $42,821.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Grade levels: * 5th grade Schedule: * Monday to Friday School type: * Private school * Religious school Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Teaching Certification (Required) Work Location: In person