Second Grade Teacher - Saint Paul Cross - Park Ridge - VIC. II

Second Grade Teacher – Saint Paul of the Cross School, Park Ridge, IL

Saint Paul of the Cross Catholic School is a highly regarded PS–8 Catholic school community located in Park Ridge, Illinois. The school is rooted in faith, academic excellence, and service, and has earned the National Blue Ribbon School distinction for its commitment to high academic standards and whole‑child education.

• Teach in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Act as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church’s ministry.
• Teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures of the Catholic school.
• Complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago.
• Lead or participate in religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and the principal.
• Participate in professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish.
• Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attend required faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school‑related meetings, activities and projects.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
• Participate in the annual performance review.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters.
• Positively represent the school and parish at all events, including extracurricular activities, and in the general public.
• Carry out any other specific tasks essential to the function of the position as assigned by the principal.

• Practice Catholic faith is preferred (required for religion teachers).
• Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
• Must complete Catholic identity formation training.

• Transcripts
• Resume
• Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained.
• Acceptance in an alternative licensure program, if applicable.
• Professional references.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package including a competitive salary range based on education, experience and geographic location, health benefits, tuition discounts for employees’ children, faculty bonuses, and opportunities for stipends, coaching and extracurricular leadership. For more information, see the benefits program overview.

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