4th Grade Teacher

Description

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.

The Teacher is responsible to provide an appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

• The teacher is responsible for creating a welcoming classroom environment.
• The teacher prepares younger students for future education by teaching them vital subjects, such as religion, reading, science, social studies, and mathematics.
• The teacher also helps students develop critical thinking skills, learn to solve problems and understand abstract ideas.
• The teacher must engage students in learning, and teach students how to study, communicate and work with others.
• The teacher develops and enforces classroom rules to teach proper behavior, as well.
• The candidate must be creative as well as patient, and plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lessons plans, preparing class projects, giving feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner.
• Maintains all required record keeping, lesson planning, and other duties while maintaining confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and other school matters.
• Communicates with parents on a regular basis regarding assignments, events and individual student needs.
• Collaborates as a team player with teaching colleagues and administration.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with parents, students, and co-workers.
• Works is performed under the supervision of the principal. All duties, schedules and responsibilities are assigned by the principal.
• Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.

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

2. Respect:
Afferring 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.

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.
• Assess student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom…