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St. Paul the Apostle Catholics School Middle School English or Social Studies Teacher in Davenport, Iowa
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Job Description | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | St. Paul the Apostle Catholic | | | School is a PreK-8 school with | | | approximately 460 students. | | | Discipleship, family and Catholic | | | values are the hallmarks of our | | | school. We are seeking teachers | | | who not only live out these | | | values, but also understand the | | | importance of collaboration and | | | communication. A 7/8thgrade | | | English or Social Studies | | | teacher's main purpose is to | | | facilitate student success and | | | growth in academic and | | | interpersonal skills through | | | implementing approved curriculum; | | | documenting teaching and student | | | progress/activities/outcomes; | | | addressing specific educational | | | needs of individual students by | | | creating a flexible, safe, and | | | optimal learning environment; and | | | providing feedback to students, | | | parents and administration | | | regarding student progress, | | | expectations, and goals. | | | | | | Teachers impart a distinctive | | | character to Catholic schools. | | | They bring to their students a | | | Christian vision of the world and | | | of education, and tackle the | | | problems associated with the art | | | of teaching in accordance with | | | the principles of the Gospel. | | | | | | ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS | | | | | | A.Reports to the Principal | | | for the successful performance of | | | assigned duties. | | | | | | SPECIFIC DUTIES AND | | | RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | | | Teachers must remember that they | | | are a vital part of school | | | culture and climate. As an | | | employee the following | | | responsibilities are expected to | | | help build a faith-filled | | | learning environment which | | | maximizes academic learning and | | | addresses students' | | | social-emotional and spiritual | | | needs. | | | | | | A. Community of Faith 1. | | | Supports and implements the | | | mission/philosophy of Catholic | | | education and the school. 2. | | | Gives evidence of lived Gospel | | | values; and 3. Participates in | | | building faith community. | | | | | | B. Instructional Process 1. | | | Demonstrates evidence of prior | | | planning and preparation. 2. | | | Presents classes clearly and | | | effectively. 3. Assesses student | | | progress effectively. 4. Provides | | | for individual differences. 5. | | | Demonstrates ability to motivate | | | students. 6. Maintains an | | | atmosphere conducive to learning; | | | and 7. Knows and uses technology | | | appropriately. | | | | | | C. Interpersonal | | | Relationships 1. Works | | | cooperatively with | | | administration. 2. Demonstrates | | | positive interpersonal relations | | | with students; colleagues, and | | | parent(s)/guardian(s). | | | | | | D. Other Professional | | | Responsibilities 1. Maintains a | | | professional manner in the | | | classroom and other related | | | settings. 2. Demonstrates a sense | | | of professional responsibility | | | and leadership. 3. Reports any | | | knowledge or suspicion of child | | | abuse as required by law. 4. | | | Accepts willingly, extra | | | assignments and supervisions. 5. | | | Attends all faculty meetings, | | | in-services, and other meetings | | | as specified by the principal | | | unless excused by the principal | | | prior to the meeting. 6. Is | | | responsible for the care and use | | | of instructio