Teacher (pre-k to 8th)

Position summary: The primary purpose of this position is to teach subjects/grades for which one is certified. Teachers are responsible for the welfare and safety of the students within the classroomduring school hours.

Essential Duties of the Position – the following duties reflect the types of work this position requires with or without reasonable accommodations.

Description of duties Percent of time

CATHOLIC DIMENSION: 100%

• Integrates Church and Catholic social teaching throughout curriculum

• Participates in faith formation experiences; is active in the faith life of the school

• Ensures that prayer is a regular part of classroom and school procedures

• Provides opportunities for Christian service learning as part of the curriculum

• Demonstrates an understanding of Catholic identity

• Participates in adult faith formation and professional development opportunities

• Effectively uses catechetical methods

• Creates sacred ground as part of the classroom environment

• Participates in sacramental preparation of students

• Leads daily prayer and participates in school liturgies

CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTIONAL: 70%

• Follows initiatives related to new developments in the educational areas of research,

psychology, child development, curriculum and co-curricular activities

• Follows NYS CTE/Technology standards and Diocesan curriculum to ensure implementation of

appropriate teaching methodologies and new developments in specific areas such as: math,

literacy, technology, digital literacy, interdisciplinary teaching

• Implements all accommodations and services for students with exceptional needs as stated with

IEP and 504 plans

• Continuously assesses progress, monitoring all students, utilizing data from NYS assessments,

standardized testing and classroom performance to implement research based strategies toprovide appropriate, meaningful instruction

• Works collaboratively with the principal to ensure a comprehensive program that meets student needs

• Participates in a professional learning community in the school

• Maintains lesson plans that are clear, complete and up to date

• Plans lessons addressing student’ learning styles, prior knowledge and skills that promote and encourage learning for students of varying abilities

• Works collaboratively with other faculty and administrators to ensure a comprehensive program that meets student needs

• Uses computer/technology and/or other available instructional resources to enhance learning

• Arranges appropriate field trips when applicable and within budget allocations, obtaining authorization from principal

• Provides multiple learning opportunities for students to demonstrate/accomplish learning goals

• Guides students to understand how concepts/content are relevant to their lives Classroom Management

• Maintain compliance with Safe Environment requirements through attendance at a diocesan Safe Environment workshop and completion of ongoing training requirements as assigned

• Follows and enforces school procedures and policies

• Sets, enforces and shares behavioral and work standards with students and parents/guardians

• Establishes and maintains consistent procedures for group work, transition time and non-instructional activities in the classroom and the school

• Preplans activities of the class with regard to materials, use of time, and scope of program

• Monitors student behavior at all times; responds to behavior in an effective and sensitive manner using positive reinforcement or appropriate consequences

• Oversees distribution and return of textbooks and supplemental student materials; completes an inventory of materials and equipment in the classroom as needed

• Ensures all necessary materials are available for substitute teachers including class roster, outline of program planned for the day; location of records, seating chart if applicable and any extra duty assignmentsProfessionalism

• Uses clear and correct language in spoken and written communication to students and parents

• Respects the legality and confidentiality of documentation, record-keeping and communication

• Exhibits personal behaviors that promote student learning including punctuality, regular attendance, sense of humor, initiative, energy and enthusiasm

• Exhibits professional behavior that affects student learning, professional dress, maturejudgement, fairness, poise and self control

• Models professional behavior when utilizing social media

• Reads and keeps current on theory and educational best practices; seeks and participates inopportunities for professional growth

• Takes a leadership role in team or departmental decision making; ensures that decisions are based on the highest professional standards keeping the students' best interests at the forefront NYS testing program related duties

• Test preparation to support state requirements

• Prepares test materials

• Assembles and distributes test materials

Principal assignments• Completes reports and surveys

• Attends faculty meetings, department chair meetings and other administrative meetings as

requested

• Reviews emergency drills and procedures with students

• Submits budget request to principal annually

• Performs responsibilities with integrity, honoring confidences and loyalties ascribed to and

required of a faculty position

• Other duties as requested by principal

STUDENT/BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT: 30%

• Supervises students inside and outside the classroom in accordance with the regulations

established by the school

• Responsible for tracking attendance and procedures related established by school

administration

Responsibility for the work of others/supervisory:

Serves as a faculty member responsible for behavior and classroom management ensuring educational

standards for their students.

Education required

• Bachelor’s degree l

Knowledge, skills and abilities required.

• Ability to work with students meeting their individual educational needs

• Ability to be a team player

• Forward thinker that looks for continuous improvement, creative approaches to teaching techniques

• Flexibility with approach to teaching to meet individual learning styles

• Ability to problem solve working cooperatively with others to do so

• Understands basic technology as it relates to classroom performance, PowerSchool, laptop etc.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills, diplomatic and collaborative style of decision making skills

• Incorporates real life problem solving lessons into curriculum

• Ability to keep informed about innovations and programs with respect to the teaching of ELA

Technological Skills Desired

• Computer literate including working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Overall comfort with computer applications

Ergonomic requirements

The functions of this position usually are performed standing and sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending,

crouching, light lifting, walking, carrying and other movements. Tasks involving working on a computer

keyboard, computer software applications, involved extensive wrist, and hand movement. All

individuals in this position are required to be able to perform these tasks without significant risk of

injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,500 - $-1