Teacher Certified Middle School

Job Description

St. Joseph Catholic School

Middle School‑Certified Catholic School Teacher (Exempt)

• Certified Teacher:
  Has an Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate through the AZ Department of Education that is current and in good standing. The position classification is “Certified Teacher” and the pay classification for payroll purposes is “Teacher on Contract”. To remain on contract, the teacher must maintain the certification current and in good standing.
• Certified Teacher – Pathway:
  Has an Alternative Teacher Certificate through the AZ Department of Education. The position classification is “Certified Teacher – Pathway” and the pay classification for payroll purposes is “Teacher on Contract”. To remain on contract, the teacher must maintain the certification current and in good standing.

St. Joseph Catholic School / Tucson, AZ

Under the direction of the school principal 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, “Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.”

(Eph. 4:1)

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Provide 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 demonstrating a 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 as articulated by the School.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by achieving current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum as specified and by communicating effectively with students; organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Ability and willingness to teach in an online learning environment, as needed, to include use of Google Classroom or other online platforms for teaching and learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are 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. Specific attention will be given toward prompt attendance at scheduled faculty trainings and meetings.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior. Specifically, the Teacher will follow 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, and keyboarding.

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing…