Teacher - Middle School

Position

Teacher - Middle School

Our Mother of Sorrows School (PK-8) - Tucson, AZ

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Under the direction of the school principal, the teacher is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the School’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and help plan School religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives as adopted by the School, along with a Catholic religious curriculum.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum and being able to communicate effectively with students, organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks, and motivate student learning.
• Ability and willingness to teach in an online learning environment, as needed, including use of Google Classroom or other online platform for teaching and learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently, clearly, and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents, and attend scheduled faculty trainings and meetings promptly.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior, and follow the School dress code standards.
• Abide by rules and directives received from the principal; perform other specific duties as assigned.

The Teacher shall have and demonstrate coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Talking
• Handling
• Hearing
• Carrying
• Keyboarding

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church; must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communication skills including written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing, Excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapting appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.

• Completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher with renewal per state law.
• Level I of the Diocesan Ministry Certification with renewal every three years.

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