5th Grade Teacher

Good Shepherd Church•Azalea Park, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher provides an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and participates in a dynamic setting with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff in developing and implementing school programs and goals. The work is grounded in the Diocese of Orlando’s core values of authenticity, respect, courage, and commitment, and must be performed in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies and the mission and purpose of the Church. The role involves planning and delivering hands-on instruction, assessing and supporting student progress, maintaining effective classroom conditions, and keeping accurate academic and attendance records. The teacher works with parents and colleagues, participates in school activities and professional development, protects students and school property, and maintains confidentiality. Work is performed directly on school campuses, mostly indoors in an environmentally controlled setting that can be busy and occasionally noisy. The teacher must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized as acceptable for Florida certification, and hold or obtain a Professional Certificate in the subject area taught within three years of hire. Documented progress toward certification must be made during the first year of hire and filed in the school personnel file for the teaching contract to be eligible for renewal. The teacher must also hold or obtain Faith Fit Enrichment Certification Levels 1, 2, and 3 within three years of hire and continue ongoing enrichment.

Requirements

Appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings; conduct must support the Church’s mission and purpose and comply with its faith, morals, laws, and diocesan policies.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college recognized as acceptable for Florida certification.
Hold or obtain a Professional Certificate in the subject area taught within three years of hire.
Make documented progress toward certification within the first year of hire and file it in the school personnel file; otherwise, the teaching contract cannot be renewed.
Hold or obtain Faith Fit Enrichment Certification in Levels 1, 2, and 3 within three years of hire and continue ongoing enrichment.
Ability to communicate, listen to, and understand information and ideas presented in spoken words and sentences.
Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods; reach, grasp, feel, see up close and from afar, use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, and communicate verbally and in writing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects and materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans.
Diagnose and analyze student needs to provide appropriate instruction.
Use varied instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
Assess student progress in accordance with approved Diocese of Orlando procedures.
Use classroom management techniques that support an effective classroom climate.
Participate in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and school-sponsored professional development.
Cooperate with the principal and staff in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.
Maintain accurate student academic, attendance, and other required records, including grade books and progress reports.
Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and working environment.
Participate in performance reviews based on the general responsibilities of a professional educator.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and school matters.
Maintain professional relationships between the school and parents, including communication through conferences, telephone, or written communications.
Encourage parental involvement in school activities and connections between home and school.
Assist in protecting student and school property.
Keep up to date on current technology used by Diocese Catholic Schools, as appropriate to the job.
Monitor students in a testing environment.
Maintain timely and accurate information relevant to job responsibilities.
Perform duties in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies and other duties as assigned by the principal.