History Teacher

I. COMMUNITY OF FAITH

The Teacher:

A. Supports and implements the philosophy of Catholic Education.

B. Gives evidence of lived Gospel values.

C. Participates in building faith community.

II. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS

The Teacher:

A. Demonstrates evidence of prior planning and preparation.

B. Uses effective teaching techniques, strategies during lessons.

C. Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.

D. Uses instructional time efficiently and effectively.

E. Evaluates student progress effectively.

F. Provides for individual differences.

G. Demonstrates ability to motivate students.

H. Maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning.

I. Manages student behavior in a constructive manner.

III. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Teacher:

A. Works cooperatively with administration.

B. Works as a team member with educational staff.

C. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students.

D. Maintains positive interpersonal relations with parents and other members of the school community.

IV. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND GROWTH

The Teacher:

A. Maintains a professional manner in the classroom and other school related settings.

B. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility.

C. Actively participates in responding to total school needs.

D. Keeps abreast with developments in curriculum and the learning process.

E. Interacts with colleagues to further professional growth.

F. Takes advantage of opportunities to further professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

If teaching one content area

• K-8 Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours in education courses or valid Texas state certificate; technology proficiency; proficiency in areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations
• Grades 6-8 Bachelor’s degree in content area taught or Bachelor’s degree with 18 credit hours in content area taught or Bachelor’s degree with successful completion of Texas state certificate; technology proficiency; proficiency in areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations

If teaching more than one content area

• Bachelor’s degree with 18 credit hours in at least one content area taught and 9 credit hours in each additional content area taught

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with successful completion of Texas state certification exam and 9 credit hours in each additional content area taught
• 12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, Texas state certificate
• Technology proficiency
• Proficiency in areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet use of educational purposes and multimedia presentations
• Grades 9-12 Bachelor’s degree in content area taught (excluding Technology and Religion/Theology) with 12 credit hours in education courses or valid Texas state certificate; 12 credit hours in each additional content area taught or successful completion of appropriate Texas certification exam

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours in education courses or valid Texas state certificate;
• 24 credit hours in the primary content taught or at least one content area taught or successful completion of Texas state certification exam
• 12 credit hours in each additional content area taught or either valid, Texas certificate or successful completion of Texas state certification exam
• Technology proficiency
• Proficiency in areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet use of educational purposes and multimedia presentations

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Reasoning Ability

• Knows the theory of group process, problem solving, conflict resolution,

resource allocation and personnel management, and can apply them in

practice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of a professional office.
• The full work week is Monday – Friday, general office hours being at least 30 minutes before school opens and at least 30 minutes after school ends each day or hours specified by school.
• Some evening work or weekend appointments and meetings are necessary.
• Travel is moderate.

TEXAS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

The classroom teacher must demonstrate proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations. Documentation can take the form of college level course or workshop verification, certificate from the ESC or a private company, letter of verification of proficiency from school administrator, and verification of successful completion of appropriate Certification Exam.