Our Lady of the Rosary School, located in Paramount, seeks an energetic and faith-filled teacher with a strong work ethic and outstanding interpersonal skills to join our middle school collaboration team. The chosen candidate will serve as a 6th-grade homeroom teacher and middle school History/Social Studies and Religion teacher. The school teacher respects Catholic values and aids students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living in and out of the classroom. The candidate must use the state-adopted standard and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to meet the needs of students. The teacher will prepare unit plans that include daily lesson plans with clear objectives, procedures, and assessments. The candidate must create an inclusive environment and believe all students can learn. The teacher must be able to meet the needs of various learning styles and implement the Multi-Tiered System of Support. It includes the accommodation lessons to meet the student’s needs. The successful candidate must also be knowledgeable in integrating technology throughout the curriculum and using Google Classroom. This teacher must be willing to work as a team member and participate in the school’s community life, including additional duties as needed. The school teacher’s other responsibilities include delivering a high-quality, rigorous, and coherent curriculum, planning, implementing, and reflecting upon all aspects of instruction in the assigned areas to realize the school’s mission in a Catholic faith-filled environment. This teacher must be willing to work as a team member and participate in the school’s community life, including additional duties as needed.

Requirements

Curriculum and Planning
Learn content and skills as detailed in curriculum support materials (e.g. teacher guides), CIP framework for teaching, as well as Common Core or other related standards
Develop purposeful, rigorous, and engaging daily and long-term plans aligned to standards, and regularly revisit these materials
Submit necessary curriculum documents (e.g., scope and sequence, curriculum maps, lesson plans, reteach plans, intellectual preparation documents) as requested
Create, administer, and analyze meaningful and frequent assessments from which reteaches are planned
Maintain the necessary records of student progress toward academic goals; meet deadlines for submitting data

In the Classroom
Maintain a productive, safe, and disciplined learning environment in which classroom values, teaching points, process charts, and student work are clearly displayed
Maximize instruction time by keeping the flow of classroom activities moving smoothly and efficiently throughout the day
Uphold all school policies and follow procedures and protocols
Provide the differentiation and accommodations needed for the growth and success of all students; go above and beyond to ensure that all students are meeting appropriate standards
Invest time in knowing students and demonstrate an active interest in their well-being; use kind, firm body language to convey authority and care
Review and comply with guidelines of students’ IEPs, follow IDEA reporting requirements, and provide information about student performance and services received

Communication and Collaboration
Fully embrace the school’s mission and values and promote them to students, parents, and colleagues
Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team, across grade bands, and across departments, coordinating all instructional activities with teachers, assistants, and instructional leaders; collaborate with other staff to envision and execute projects
Collaborate with colleagues to develop systems for student accountability and academic ownership
Proactively seek assistance or advice when faced with challenging teaching situations;
Maintain positive relationships with and support the learning of all staff members
Appropriately give and receive feedback to/from students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration
Keep families well-informed of student performance and progress

Professionalism and Work Day Expectations
Fully participate in all school and grade-level meetings, designated school functions outside of school hours, and opportunities for individual and school-wide professional development
Meet expectations, including punctuality and professionalism in conversation and in writing; consistently meet deadlines and communicate frequently and appropriately on progress on projects and goals.
Reflect on professional practice through self-analysis and engagement in informal and formal feedback processes

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Studies / English/Language Arts; or
Multiple Subject Teacher Credential, with English/LanguageArtsAuthorization
Significant experience working with and/or teaching children in middle school grades required
At least three years of successful, full-time lead teaching experience in reading/literacy is required.

Submit resume and cover letter.
A list of professional references with telephone numbers and written reference letters may also be provided.
Please submit the requested information to
Vanessa Rivas, Principal
Email: mrsvanrivas@olrwarriors.org
Subject: Social Studies Middle School Teacher Position (Our Lady of the Rosary, Paramount)
To access additional information about Our Lady of the Rosary School, please visit Rosary’s website: www.olrcatholicschool.com

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.