1st Grade Teacher, Full-time, St. Katharine Drexel Academy at Diocese of San Diego
Job Summary
Job Summary
TK-2 Instructional Team
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ST. KATHARINE DREXEL ACADEMY
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER- 1st Grade
Hours: Full time
Supervised by: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
Primary school teaching positions at SKDA will require passionate, collaboration among teacher-leaders who will form the TK-2 instructional team. Individual teachers will share duties and responsibilities in lower school planning, scheduling, and implementing curriculum within a blended learning rotation model. Professional growth opportunities in differentiated instruction and assessment and blended learning will be provided. Each teacher will lead one or more school-wide program/activity with the support and cooperation of the teaching staff and administration. Positions may include but are not limited to the following combinations: TK-K, 1-2, as well as single classroom instruction.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids for a blended learning environment.
- Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures that maximize learning.
- Provide group and individual instruction to motivate learners, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities in a blended-learning environment.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction and assessment.
- Maintain appropriate standards of learner behavior, using age-appropriate management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement for a blended-learning environment.
- Provide appropriate feedback.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual learners and use data to adjust instructional strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of learner progress and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, diocese policies and school regulations.
- Prepare required reports and curriculum maps.
- Participate in team, school, diocese and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to learners, colleagues, administration and parents regarding learning progress and student needs.
- Establish and communicate clear standards-based outcomes for all learning activities.
- Prepare and maintain classroom for appropriate learning activities.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies in a blended, multilevel, individual and online learning environment.
- Observe, monitor and evaluate learning performance and development.
- Utilize effective assessment techniques to accurately determine and record learner progress in a blended learning environment.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with individuals from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, answer emails within 24-48 hours.
- Participate in appropriate professional activities to support leadership and instructional roles
- Follow the outlined social media policy and safe environment policies.
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- B.A/B.S degree in an academic subject from an accredited institution.
- California Multiple Subject Credential with relevant experience (out of state also acceptable).
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the blended learning environment
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume