1st grade Teacher

Job Description

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school;

establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job‑related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education
  • Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education
  • Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
  • Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society
  • Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by example
• Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned
  • Provides a positive learning environment
  • Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning
  • Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school
  • Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community
  • Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws
  • Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents
  • Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum
• Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards
  • Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum
  • Determines levels of student achievement
  • Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs
  • Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction
  • Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents
  • Includes all students in presentation and discussions
• Evaluates student progress effectively
  • Uses a variety of ongoing assessments
  • Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school
  • Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance
  • Maintains students’ records consistently and accurately
• Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school
  • Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal
  • Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal
  • Maintains daily lesson plans
• Establishes positive school-community relationships
  • Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community
  • Promotes respectful and positive school relationships
  • Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community
  • Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents
  • Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co‑curricular programs within the school
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services
• Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications
  • Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
  • Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
  • Attends diocesan sponsored in‑services
  • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services
  • Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
  • Maintains personal professional development records

• Personal self‑discipline, adaptability, and flexibility in routine and unexpected situations
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