Middle School Teacher - Grades 6

Position

Title: Certified Catholic School Teacher (Middle School Teacher – Grades 6, 7,
8)

Location: Sacred Heart School (PK-8), Nogales, AZ

Job : 3806

# of Openings: 1

• Certified Teacher: Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate, current and in good standing. Classifier “Teacher on Contract”. Must maintain certification.
• Certified Teacher – Pathway: Alternative Teacher Certificate, current and in good standing. Classifier “Teacher on Contract”. Must maintain certification.

Sacred Heart Catholic School / Nogales

Under the direction of the principal, the teacher supports the Diocese of Tucson in evangelizing, catechizing, and educating youth in a Catholic school environment, serving as a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally.

• Recognize and support the Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistently with Church teachings.
• Live Gospel values by actively participating in faith community and modeling Jesus’ teachings.
• Help build the school’s faith community through participation in religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in daily classroom prayer.
• Plan lessons to achieve academic goals and implement the Catholic religious curriculum.
• Demonstrate teaching competence by possessing thorough knowledge of the curriculum and communicating effectively with students.
• Provide evidence‑based instruction and intensive intervention at Tiers 2 and 3 within an MTSS framework.
• Teach in an online environment when required, using tools such as Google Classroom.
• Develop effective assessment methods that relate directly to curriculum objectives.
• Maintain a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self‑direction and positive self‑image.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration, fostering positive relationships with students and parents; attend faculty training and meetings promptly.
• Enforce school policies and regulations professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and uphold sound judgment in dress and behavior.
• Abide by principal directives and perform additional duties as assigned.

The teacher must have coordination, manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• Working knowledge of the Catholic Church mission, practicing Roman Catholic in full communion.
• Excellent written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills; self‑starter, organized, team player.
• Availability for evening and weekend work; reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computer technology, including word processing and Excel; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to assess needs and adapt strategies appropriately.
• Professional bearing, clean and neat appearance.
• Completed criminal history and background check.
• Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher with renewal per state law.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain Level I Diocesan Ministry Certification.

Sacred Heart Catholic School, a Roman Catholic organization, expects all employees to conduct themselves in accordance with Church values, teachings, and morals, and to comply with Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy,” no employee will be retained who has engaged in the abuse of a minor or violated boundaries with minors. All employees and volunteers are required to undergo high‑level security clearance and safe‑environment training to protect minors and vulnerable adults.