Job description
I. POSITION TITLE: Teacher
Department: Catholic Schools
Grade: N/A
Supervisor: Principal or Designee

II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

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.

III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. 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

Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom
B. 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
C. 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
Evaluates students in relation to Diocesan Curriculum Standards
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
D. 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
E. 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
F. 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
G. Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations
Must use good judgment in daily encounters
Must use verbal and written language correctly
Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor
Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology
Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Preference given to Catholic teacher
Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy
Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non – Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.
Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct
FBI Fingerprint clearance completed
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $44,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person