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The 5th Grade Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher is immediately responsible to the principal for the carrying out of policies of the school and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the immediate contact with students and parents.
Holy Spirit Catholic School is hiring a 5th grade teacher who excels in teaching the whole child. The best candidate will have a solid understanding of the socio-emotional developmental changes of the fifth grade child, as well as knowledge of 5th grade curriculum.
Candidate must have the skills and ability to teach 5th grade ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion.
Essential Job Functions:
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Code of Conduct Faith and Moral Policy
Attends and participates in the scheduled number of In-Service days required by TCCB ED and the Archdiocese
Provides guidance to student that promotes his or her welfare and Christian and educational development; refers students with problems to those qualified to help
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Carries out the disciplinary policies of the school
Carries out carefully constructed lesson plans and maintains documentation of instructional planning
Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
Keeps records of attendance, checks home assignments, grades papers, and completes report cards
Supervises arrival and dismissal of students and assists in the supervision of students as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.
Important Job Functions
Cooperates with and participates in the planning and evaluating of school programs
Maintains good relationships and works cooperatively with many people, such as principals, pastors, clergy, archdiocesan officials, department heads, supervisors, fellow teachers, teacher aides, students, parents, secretaries, and custodians, in planning activities and policies relating to the school
Maintains liaison with parents including, but not limited to, holding informal meetings with parents at school or conducting formal parent conferences
Keeps abreast of advances in education, particularly by reading recent publications in his or her subject matter or field
Differentiated teaching
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation
Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
Able to manage student behavior
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Able to work well with others in a school community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in job appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Working Conditions
Required to work some nights and weekends
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to work a minimum of a full school day
Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
Mental/Physical Demands
Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
A Bachelor's degree
12 credit hours in education courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate, as outlined in the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department standards.
Technology proficiency in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations.
Religion certification to be completed within 3 years of employment
Demonstrate competency in the subject of assigned area(s)
Please upload school transcripts and certifications when applying for this position.*
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.