What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Classroom Teacher - 4th-8th Grade position at Archdiocese of Galveston Houston?
Position Type :
Middle School Teaching
Date Posted : 9 / 23 / 2024
Location :
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Date Available : Immediately
Closing Date :
10 / 31 / 2024 Catholic School Teacher - Science 4th-8th Grade
Summary :
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Hitchcock, Texas, seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in the field. The position will be under the general supervision of the Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing Archdiocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individuals students; creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
- Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
- Additional duties as assigned; full job description available from campus Principal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A regular day for teachers includes the following physical activities :
Qualifications & Education
FLSA Status : Exempt (for full-time professionals)
