5th Grade Teacher

Archdiocese of Detroit•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH SCHOOL 5th Grade Teacher Focus: ELA & Religion We are blessed at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School (OLGC) in Plymouth, MI to have a beautiful mission to offer life-changing encounters with Jesus and equip leaders to transform the culture. We are called to foster holiness and serve as a center of evangelization and discipleship for students, families, and faculty. ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking a 5th grade teacher to join our OLGC family. The candidate will thrive in a team environment with a desire to advance our mission. With this in mind, we are asking each prospective member of our team to prayerfully discern: The mission and vision of the Archdiocese of Detroit to renew and reinvent our Catholic schools in missionary discipleship. What it means to have a personal encounter with Jesus and live the faith. What it takes for every staff member to build a cohesive team, culture of prayer, and regularly evangelize and disciple each other.

Requirements

All teachers in the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit shall be certified and/or approved for teaching by the Department of Education for the State of Michigan.
All teachers are required to hold the appropriate endorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach.
All teachers who are catechists (teachers of religion) must be certified by the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools.

Responsibilities

Design and implement lesson plans that integrate Gospel values into the core curriculum.
Apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners in a learner-centered and collaborative environment.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Develop and implement a coherent curriculum plan using the English and religion standards within the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Develop and implement a coherent curriculum plan which may also include other core curriculum subjects.
Work with other staff members on curriculum mapping, vertical alignment and to set instructional goals, objectives, and methods of instruction.
Implement research-based practices including small group instruction and workshops.
Consistently create a high level of active student engagement and student-led learning.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process including iPads, CleverTouch boards and online instructional platforms, such as IXL.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal teaching and assessment.
Use STAR 360 testing data to target individual learning targets for students growth.
Manage student behavior in using Education in Virtue and in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, using a positive and proactive management system.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, staff and community members.
Support parents as the primary catechists and educators for their children through relational ministry, resources, and tools.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Commit to continual improvement professionally and spiritually
Obtain an Advanced Catechist Certification in the Archdiocese of Detroit.