Saint Mary’s School faculty members are designers of learning who bring the mission of the school to life, creating classrooms that embody and nurture intellectual engagement and facilitate the Saint Mary’s School competencies. Faculty members report to the Assistant Head of School for Academics through their academic leaders. Faculty members are responsible for all aspects of the classes they teach, for participation in various departmental and school groups and endeavors, and for participating as chaperone or sponsor or in some other capacity in aspects of the student life program.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 1-2 sections of English as a Second Language.
• Work closely with department chair and colleagues to effectively align curriculum to the SMS academic program.
• Design student-centered curriculum that promotes student agency.
• When relevant, imbed key competencies into the learning environment.
• Enthusiastic and contributing member of the academic team.
• Using authentic feedback and assessment, report on students’ progress regularly.
• Understand and utilize technology as a teaching tool to maximize student learning.
• Provide differentiated instruction for all students in collaboration with the Student Support Team.
• Write recommendations for college applications and for awards, scholarships, and honors.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders through regularly scheduled progress reports.
• Aspire to continuous professional growth by engaging in regular professional learning opportunities, which may include activities for licensing and for maintaining accreditation.
• Adopt and practice Saint Mary’s School Learning Principles and Principles of Professionalism.
• Be familiar with and follow policies in the Employee Handbook.
• Support the school and its mission.
• Perform other duties as necessary or as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee in this position. Employees are required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by those authorized to give instructions or assignments.