Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Teacher Job Description

 

 

 

  1. POSITION TITLE: 4th-Grade Substitute Teacher

                Department:  Catholic Schools

                Grade: 4th                                         

                Supervisor: Principal or Designee

 

  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:

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:

 

  1. Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:

 

 

  1. Evaluates student progress effectively:

 

  1. Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school:

 

  1. Establishes positive school-community relationships:

 

  1. Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:

 

  1. Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

 

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

 

·         Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy