5th Grade Teacher

Rochester Catholic Schools @ Rochester MN posted on Mon, Jan 06 Apply until:

Position Description

Position Title: Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Direct Reports: N/A

Provides work direction to: Paraprofessionals;
Volunteers

Receives work direction from: Principal

FLSA: Exempt - Professional

Date: July 2024

Schedule: 10 months, Full Time. The nature of the work and the school’s schedule of activities requires scheduling flexibility, and the incumbent will work with the Principal to arrange a schedule that meets the needs of both RCS and the individual.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
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To develop materials and lesson plans; conduct instruction; regularly evaluate instructional materials for grade appropriateness; and continually assess student development and performance.

To regularly meet and communicate with parents, guardians, responsible adults, and/or students to ensure everyone's clear understanding of that student's or students’ overall performance in terms of strengths, weaknesses, progress and potential in addition to any other observable characteristics, abilities or challenges that are affecting performance.

WORKING IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (assuming this section is important) Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. 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 Diocese, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.

It is expected that all employees respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices. It is preferred that this employee be an active, participating Catholic.

• GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (*):
• To be present, on time and ready for work at all times that the position requires. Includes recognizing when situations require more effort, seeking approval to put in more time if needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance, and generally ensuring all is ready and taken care of.
• Help create a productive environment, where there is harmony, good morale, and cooperative teamwork; evaluate and take corrective action as appropriate. Help to facilitate effective communication between employees and volunteers at the parish, if applicable.
• Perform the job in a manner consistent with moral, ethical, legal, and financial standards of civil and canon law, and Catholic Church teaching.
• Maintain professional standards of confidentiality.
• Recognize, foster and maintain appropriate boundaries with fellow employees, parishioners, visitors and vendors.
• Develop and maintain productive, collaborative and appropriate work relationships in all settings.
• Other responsibilities identified as needed by the employee and approved and/or assigned by the principal.
• ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (*):
• Planning
• Design and implement a curriculum plan tailored and appropriate to the subject area(s) for which it is responsible according to Minnesota state standards.
• Review, select and adopt or modify materials and resources that are consistent with the advancement of the overall curriculum plan.
• Participate and contribute actively in site educational and related programming to help ensure a broad-based experience for students.
• Performing
• Demonstrate faith leadership.
• Instruct students in a manner that consistently incorporates best teaching practices.
• Establish and sustain positive, mutually-respectful and appropriate relationships with students in all settings.
• Maintain various required records and data according to established policies and procedures, ensuring the accuracy and timely availability of such information as needed.
• Evaluating
• Assess regularly and evaluate results being achieved through current teaching practices as the primary basis for
  1) ongoing instructional planning;
  2) determining student progress, grading, reporting and
  3) reinforcing students’ outstanding contributions and performance.
• Assess regularly one’s own professional development needs including the necessary planning and strategies to satisfy those needs.
• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain and…