Middle School ELA & 6th Gr. Religion, Santa Sophia Academy at Diocese of San Diego
Job Summary
Job Summary
6th-8th ELA and 6th grade Religion
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Position Title: Middle School Classroom Teacher
Hours: Full Time
Supervised By: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
The Middle School Classroom Teacher collaborates with other teachers, and under the direction of the Principal, to provide standards based, rigorous instruction for students.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provides grade appropriate instructional program including:
- Prepare rigorous, standards based lessons
- Use a variety of teaching strategies to ensure student learning
- Develop and facilitate classroom management plan
- Infuse “Growth Mindset” habits
- Monitor and disseminate student progress at regular intervals
- Design and utilize student assessments to drive instruction
- Prepare weekly lesson plans
- Organize, develop, coordinate and attend school functions and activities
- Advance educational knowledge by attending conferences, professional development opportunities, and reading educational journals
- Other duties as assigned
Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:
- Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
- Communicate regularly with parents
- Create and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive for meeting the various learning styles and ability of students
- Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
- Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of and ability to implement Common Core State Standards
- Area of focus English Language Arts and Literature for 6th-8th Grade
- 6th Grade Religion Standards
- Knowledge of and ability to implement teaching best practices
- Understanding of Growth Mindset
- Ability to utilize assessments to adapt lessons
- Ability to create cross curricular lessons
- Proficient with MAC OS/Macbooks, IOS/iPads, G suite including Google Classroom
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- Knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related field of study
- Hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Positive references and recommendations
- A Clear criminal background check
- A basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
- Necessary background and training in elementary educational methods
- Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students
- Appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning environment
- Active, practicing, Roman Catholic with extensive knowledge and adherence to Church teaching and life
Physical Requirements:
- Work with students while sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, or stooping.
- Walking and standing for a period of time of thirty or more minutes.
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremities
- Occasionally lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume