Middle School Science Teacher (Grades 6th -8th)
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OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION - CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHER: Middle School Science 6th-8th, Science Research and STEM
Job Title - Teacher
The teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Orlando.
Accountability
The teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal. The teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Diocese of Orlando and the Office of Catholic Schools as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.
General Responsibilities
As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the teacher will:
•teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;
•understand and appropriately teach the curriculum of the Diocese of Orlando;
•assess student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;
•know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies and procedures of the Catholic school;
•maintain Florida state teaching certification;
•communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues and principal;
•participate in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in Diocesan and school-sponsored professional development programs;
•perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal;
•attend required faculty and staff meetings;
•cooperate with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects;
•maintain accurate student attendance and academic records;
•maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment;
•participate in the semi-annual performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school; and
•maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters.
The principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position.
Environmental and Physical Demands
The teacher supervises and evaluates students, escorts students from building to building and on field trips (being responsible for keeping field trip permission slips as well as student medical information forms).
Requirements and Preferences
•Practicing Catholic preferred
•Compliance with Diocesan FBI fingerprint clearance and compliance with Safe Environment training and test requirements
•Appropriate Florida State Teaching Certification
The position description is given to the employee and is also kept in the employee's school personnel file.
Requirements
Teach 6th-8th grade Science using curriculum standards
Teach 1-5th grade STEM enrichment
Teach 6th-8th grade Science Research to participate in annual science fair.
- Location:
- Daytona Beach