Third Grade Teacher
About The Position
The Teacher is responsible for providing an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and for participating in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees: Authenticity, Respect, Courage, and Commitment. These values guide employees in reflecting their inner life of faith, affirming each person’s God-given dignity, proclaiming and living the Word of God fearlessly, and remaining steadfast to the team and its purpose.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college that is recognized as acceptable for Florida certification.
- Must hold or obtain a Professional Certificate in subject area taught within three years of hire.
- Documented progress towards certification must be made within the first year of hire and filed in school personnel file; otherwise teaching contract cannot be renewed.
- Must hold or obtain Faith Fit Enrichment Certification in Levels 1, 2, and 3 within three years of hire and continue ongoing enrichment.
- The ability to communicate, listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Strong command of both written and spoken English language.
Responsibilities
- Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students.
- Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
- Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando.
- Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
- Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.
- Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects.
- Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.
- Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
- Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
- Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
- Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
- Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
- Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
- Assists in the protection of student and school property.
- Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
- Monitors students in a testing environment.
- Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.
- Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
