PT-PE Teacher

Teacher

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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 provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future.

The Teacher has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies.

• 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
• 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
• Collaborate 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.
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:
Minimal Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position

Supervision Given and/or Received:
Moderate Supervision Given and/or Received

• Diocese Pastors, Priests, Principals, Business Managers, and employees.

• Parents, parishioners, alumni, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.

This position works in a typical school environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines, and moderate workloads.

Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.

Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.

Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.

Required to work some nights and weekends

Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress

Required to teach per school 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:
Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.

Bachelor's degree

Meets the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCB ED

Demonstrates a passion for working with children and fostering their holistic development.

Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church

Differentiation in target languages

Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior

Able to manage student behavior in classroom setting

Able to…