Teacher Cocurricular

Diocese of San José•Saint Joseph, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that spreads the light and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese. The role involves designing and implementing curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with designated standards, utilizing assessment data for instructional interventions, and modeling a faith-filled Catholic environment. The teacher will maintain strong classroom management, meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, and engage in collaborative professional learning. Collaboration with school employees, communication with parents, and covering assigned staff duties are also key aspects of the role. The position requires acting as a role model of professionalism, supporting school philosophy and goals, ensuring student health and safety, and adhering to all policies and procedures. Teamwork, attendance at meetings, and strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required, along with managerial and administrative skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public. The role demands self-motivation, reliability, knowledge of first-aid, and the ability to work independently with a sense of urgency. An ethical and discreet team player is sought. This position does not supervise others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
Experience with school information systems (SIS).
Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
English, required.
Strong managerial and administrative skills.
Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
Self-motivated and reliable.
Knowledge of first-aid procedures.
Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
Ethical and discreet team player.

Nice To Haves

A valid CA teaching credential is preferred.
Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred.
Experience in Catholic education, preferred.
Leadership Skills: Coaching/Mentoring

Responsibilities

Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices.
Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration.
Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools.
Collaborate with school employees.
Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.
Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
Work as part of a team.
Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.