Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Job Type

Full-time

Description

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated middle school ELA teacher for the  school year. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned with Diocesan curriculum standards while incorporating current teaching methodologies and best practices. This role requires collaboration with team teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and staff members to support the development and implementation of the school's mission and goals.

Requirements

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

1. Authenticity :
Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living

2. Respect:
Affirming each person's God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage :
Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment :
Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students.

• Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.

• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.

• Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;

• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.

• Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.

• Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects.

• Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.

• Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.

• Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.

• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.

• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.

• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.

• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.

• Assists in the protection of student and school property.

• Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.

• Monitors students in a testing environment.

• Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.

• Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited…