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Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools

S.T.E.M. Teacher (6077)

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TitleS.T.E.M. Teacher
Posting ID6077
Description
  1. 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:

 

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

 

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

 

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

  

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

 

  • Preference given to active practicing Catholics
    • 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
Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationSt. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

Applications Accepted

Start Date08/26/2024
End Date11/29/2024

Job Contact

NameClaudia V. AcevedoTitleHuman Resources
Emailcacevedo@svdpschool.orgPhone623-247-8595