Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office
Teacher 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

 Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives

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

 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

 Includes all students in presentation and discussions

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Teacher Job Description
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D. Evaluates student progress effectively:

 Uses a variety of ongoing assessments

 Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school

 Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance

 Maintains students’ records consistently and accurately

E. 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

F. 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

G. 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

H. 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

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Teacher Job Description
Rev. 08/2012

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

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Teacher Job Description
Rev. 08/2012

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15,000.00 - $20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Physical Education

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person