Job Summary
Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate
citizenship; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops
mathematics skills appropriate for the grade level and the student’s abilities; that instructs students in the
basic subjects of social studies, science, language arts, mathematics, handwriting, and Catholic religion;
and that discovers and develops special talents of each individual student. This position comes under the
direct supervision of the parish pastor, school principal, and his or her designees.
Essential Duties
1. Teach content and skills in general subject areas to students in the grade level.
2. Create a classroom environment supportive of the teachings of the Catholic church.
3. Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in the Student and Parent
Handbook for St. Paul Catholic School.
4. Adapt materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that
guide and challenge students.
5. Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the school’s instructional
philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group
instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
6. Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate
records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
7. Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
8. Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting the classroom requirements and stated standards.
9. Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive
classroom environment.
10. Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and
helping students solve learning, health, and behavioral problems.
11. Communicate with parents, school counselor, and administrators on student progress.
12. Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
13. Plan and execute field trips as approved by the school principal.
14. Participate in faculty committees, grade level committees, and the sponsorship of student
activities.
15. Administer testing in accordance with school policies.
16. Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Other Duties
1. Maintain professional competence by attending faculty meetings, staff development programs,
curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
2. Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including Home and
School meetings, student clubs, and after-school activities.
3. Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin
boards, and activity/learning centers.
4. Work positively and cooperatively within the K-8 faculty to complete multi-discipline and multigrade
activities.
5. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or other appropriate administrator.
6. Report any circumstances of child abuse or neglect directly to the Tennessee Department of
Human Services as instructed during staff training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible for or
possess Tennessee Teacher Licensure. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and
in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
students, staff, parents, and the public.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
• Able to manage student behavior.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Able to work well with others in a school community.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in job appropriate technology.
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.
Working conditions:
• Required to manage moderate levels of stress.
• Required to work a minimum of a school day.
• Required to work in standard school conditions.
Mental/Physical Demands:
• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment at a minimum of 35
pounds.
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion.
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily.
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and
reading.
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and
inclement weather.
All employees must adhere to the Diocese of Memphis code of conduct and agree to represent the
teachings of the Catholic Church when instructing or advising students, families, or other employees.
Tasks or assignments may be added or removed from the job description by the pastor or an
administrator at any time, without prior notice.
Please contact for more information:
Cristy Sneed, Assistant Principal and Administrative Assistant
St. Paul Catholic School
1425 E. Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901)346-0862 Cristy.Sneed@stpaulsmemphis.com
