What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Grade Teacher - St. Joseph School in Pinole position at Diocese of Oakland, Department of Catholic Schools - Alameda?
Equally important is the call to care for each student with patience, compassion, and dedication. Teachers are expected to foster a positive classroom environment, listen attentively, nurture individual growth, and make time for students each day. They should approach challenges with patience and continually seek opportunities for professional and personal growth, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Knows, teaches, and acts consistently in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the school, as well as diocesan policies and regulations.
• Strives to teach Christian values by personal example as well as by explicit instruction.
• Performs teaching duties in a competent, professional, and Christian manner.
• Carries out diagnosis, instruction, guidance, and assessment that provide students with opportunities and an environment conducive to steady academic, social, and moral growth and development.
• Uses data to inform teaching and learning decisions in order to support student achievement and growth.
• Uses digital resources appropriately to enhance teaching and learning and to promote responsible technology use.
• Teaches in accordance with the diocesan course of study as implemented by the school.
• Strives to promote an awareness and appreciation of varied ethnic backgrounds within the American democratic way of life.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth as required by diocesan regulations.
• Participates in religious formation opportunities.
• Participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.
• Confers with parents when necessary and/or appropriate.
• Acts responsibly with respect to children's rights (e.g., regarding suspected child abuse).
• Confers with the principal about all unusual occurrences and serious disciplinary problems or actions.
• Communicates regularly with the principal and staff in the spirit of building a faith community.
• Secures the principal's approval for all communications and/or correspondence sent from the school.
• Maintains a controlled classroom environment appropriate for maximum student learning and cooperates with the principal in providing supervision in buildings and on school grounds.
• Demonstrates facility in written and oral communication.
• Teaches using resources and tools that promote 21st-century skills.
• Is regularly available before and after school in accordance with school policy.
• Participates in significant events in the parish community.
• Performs other duties consistent with the work of a teacher as the principal may from time to time designate.
• Knows, teaches, and acts consistently in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the school, as well as diocesan policies and regulations.
• Strives to teach Christian values by personal example as well as by explicit instruction.
• Performs teaching duties in a competent, professional, and Christian manner.
• Carries out diagnosis, instruction, guidance, and assessment that provide students with opportunities and an environment conducive to steady academic, social, and moral growth and development.
• Uses data to inform teaching and learning decisions in order to support student achievement and growth.
• Uses digital resources appropriately to enhance teaching and learning and to promote responsible technology use.
• Teaches in accordance with the diocesan course of study as implemented by the school.
• Strives to promote an awareness and appreciation of varied ethnic backgrounds within the American democratic way of life.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth as required by diocesan regulations.
• Participates in religious formation opportunities.
• Participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.
• Confers with parents when necessary and/or appropriate.
• Acts responsibly with respect to children's rights (e.g., regarding suspected child abuse).
• Confers with the principal about all unusual occurrences and serious disciplinary problems or actions.
• Communicates regularly with the principal and staff in the spirit of building a faith community.
• Secures the principal's approval for all communications and/or correspondence sent from the school.
• Maintains a controlled classroom environment appropriate for maximum student learning and cooperates with the principal in providing supervision in buildings and on school grounds.
• Demonstrates facility in written and oral communication.
• Teaches using resources and tools that promote 21st-century skills.
• Is regularly available before and after school in accordance with school policy.
• Participates in significant events in the parish community.
• Performs other duties consistent with the work of a teacher as the principal may from time to time designate.