Classroom Teacher 3rd Grade

Diocese of Austin Catholic Schools•Austin, TX

About The Position

Cathedral School of St. Mary is seeking a third-grade Classroom Teacher to plan, guide, and evaluate students’ learning. The position reports to the principal and makes decisions within the framework of school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum. Employees are engaged in ministry for the Church and assist school leaders in fulfilling the school’s mission. The teacher is expected to support Catholic education, model Gospel values, and follow the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct and applicable school and Diocese of Austin policies. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing student understanding, maintaining records, managing the classroom, communicating with parents, and teaching an enrichment class. The teacher must maintain availability to students, parents, colleagues, and administration and work in multiple educational settings. Employment is at will.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the subject taught or a related field from an accredited American university, or an equivalent degree from a foreign country.
Meet the minimum requirements for the teaching field established by the Diocese and TCCED.
Maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout employment.
Meet staff development guidelines established by the Diocese and school administration.
Complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of hire, completing at least 25 hours each year.
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church, subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, curriculum differentiation, child development, learning, and behavior.
Skills in multitasking, pacing and differentiating instruction, motivating and engaging students, organizing and clearly presenting information, using job-appropriate technology, critical thinking and planning, professionalism, and collaborating with peers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage classroom behavior, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, work well with the school community, and respond to individual learning needs.
Ability to adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.

Responsibilities

Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
Model the teachings of the Catholic Church and Gospel values.
Follow the school’s Standards of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
Plan instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on the adopted curriculum and submit plans according to school policies.
Provide materials and resources that support student learning.
Use effective instructional methods and professional practices.
Use varied formative and summative assessment tools and provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
Use positive, consistent discipline to manage the classroom.
Communicate with parents about academic, behavioral, and safety concerns; conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner.
Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, staff, colleagues, and administration.
Teach an enrichment class.
Respond to individual learning needs and demonstrate student performance gains consistent with school goals.
Work in multiple educational settings and travel to meetings or other events as required.