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

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

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