Cathedral of the Annunciation Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the school principal, is responsible for

supporting the Catholic Diocese of Stockton in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.

• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.

• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.

• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.

• Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.

• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.

• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.

• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment

• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents/guardians.

• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Pastor.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment

Required Activities: Walking, sitting standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding

Recruitment/Selection of the Teacher: The Catholic School Teacher shall be selected by a process developed by the Principal in consultation with the Pastor (4201 CSO)

QUALIFICATIONS of the Catholic School Teacher: A candidate for the position of Catholic School Teacher shall be committed to Catholic education and capable of providing spiritual and educational leadership to students in his or her classroom. A candidate for the position of an elementary school teacher should hold:

1. a Bachelor’s degree, and

2. a current multiple subject or single-subject California Teaching Credential or its equivalent.

3. a current physician’s certification of freedom from tuberculosis

All Catholic school teachers with credentials are expected to maintain their teaching credential. Elementary school teachers without credentials are expected to:

1. enroll in a teacher credentialing program within two years of their date of hire, and

2. earn a credential within six years of date of hire, and

3. fulfill all regular procedures for employment as required by the Catholic School Office and/or the Diocese (4201 CSO)