Substitute

Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth • Full-time • Arlington, TX, US • 2m ago

General Position Summary: The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth schools’ faculty perseveres to educate and to form students and their families in the Catholic intellectual and moral tradition anchored by faith and right reason. It is in this endeavor that students and their families come to know and to love the true, the beautiful, and the good of God’s created order as known through reason and revealed fully in Jesus Christ.

The Catholic School teacher fulfills this mission by modeling for their students a sense of wonder and love of learning, by inspiring them toward intellectual and moral excellence, and engaging them in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Principal Accountabilities

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to the Gospel by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and all policies of the Diocese and Schools
Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the local school policy
Provides appropriate materials and resources for students to engage in learning
Uses effective Classical instructional methods / models
Uses varied formative and summative assessments
Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
Forms students in Virtue through positive classroom management, consistent procedures, and just discipline.
Proactively communicates with parents regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
Meets staff development guidelines as wet forth by the Diocese and School administration
Exemplifies Professionalism and Virtue
Follows an established work schedule ensuring availability, as needed, to the school, students and staff
Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc. as assigned

Important Job Functions

Collaborates with peers to enhance the school community and support instructional planning
Demonstrates gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals
Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs

Supervision Given And/or Received

Reports directly to the principal

Internal Contacts

Effectively communicates with other school staff

External Contacts

Effectively communicates with parents, volunteers, adults, as well as other schools, churches and employees throughout the diocese.

Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements

Required to work some nights and weekends
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to teach an assigned schedule
Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, and equipment
Required to maintain composure and a professional attitude in all situations at all times
Required to perform the standard activities of a classroom environment.
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

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel, as needed by automobile or bus, may be required throughout the school year for school sponsored activities.

Education And Experience Preferred

Bachelor’s degree or related experience
Meets the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCBED

Knowledge And Skills Preferred

Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation in target languages
Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
Able to manage student behavior in classroom and school setting
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form in both language(s)
Able to work well with others in the school community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously

-Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction -