Lower Elementary Teacher Self Contained

Classroom Teacher Job Description

Lower Elementary Self-Contained

Job Summary:

The teacher is accountable to the principal to provide education to the grades and/or subjects assigned. Works in collaboration with the principal in fostering the Catholic Identity of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. Follows the policies of the school and adheres to directives set by school/parish administration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation of the Mission and Philosophy of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
• Teaches classes as assigned in accordance with the Mission and Philosophy of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
• Cultivates a classroom atmosphere conducive to a Catholic learning environment
• Maintains classroom management
• Organizes and prepares resources for students
• Incorporate technology to effectively create a 21st century learning environments within the classroom
• Teaches assigned subjects
• Assists students as needed
• Supervises areas as assigned
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with parents
• Plans instruction carefully and implements it effectively
• Evaluates and grades students’ work regularly
• Cooperates with the principal and staff in the planning, development, and mapping of the curriculum
• Performs duties, as requested by the principal or designee

Record Keeping Duties

• Maintains grades and prepares progress and grade reports
• Records daily attendance of students
• Completes all required forms and reports
• Follows protocol for expenditures, field trips, and other business aspects as needed

Meetings and Organizations

• Attends all faculty and professional development, Teachers’ Convention, and other meetings, as needed.

Job Specification

• Actively engages in professional development
• Meets Michigan Department of Education requirements for, and maintains the appropriate level of certification/licensure.
• Will teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
• Will be assigned to a middle school homeroom

Job Qualifications

• Holds current teaching certification issued by the State of Michigan
• Holds a bachelor's degree in education, minimally
• Completion of background checks and Safe Environment training prior to employment
• Meets local requirements, as it relates to teaching at a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Detroit. For example, but not limited to, Catechetical Certification, Protecting God’s Children, etc.

Send resume to Kate Szuba [email protected]