Middle School ELA Classroom Teacher

English/Language Teacher
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Resurrection Catholic School
6802 Buffalo Speedway
Houston TX  77025
 
Summary:
Resurrections Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in the field of English/Language Arts. The position will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implanting Archdiocesan approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of individuals students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Category:  Full-time hourly contract basis
Pay Rate:  depending on education & experience
Reports to:  School Principal
Work Year:  school days Aug. - May with some additional training days
Specific Days Needed:  M, T, W, Th, F (any one or more)
Min./Max. Hours per week:  40
Job Hours:  7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours maybe added for meetings, etc)
 
Qualifications

• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education
• Commitment to the Mission of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
• Minimum of a four-year B.A./B.S. Degree
• Commitment to student growth and success
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Proficiency in technology
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• State Teacher Certification in appropriate grade level
• Three years teaching experience; middle school English/Language Arts experience preferred
• Catechist certification
• Safe Haven training

 
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 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.
• Agrees to acquire professional knowledge in the area of Catholic Church teachings.
• 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.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

 
Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb steps  
• Sit for periods of time – chairs and floor
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift up to 50 lbs

           
Additional Job Functions:

• Maintain record keeping of students learning and performance.
• Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Oversea students in non-instructional duties, such as lunch, carpool, etc.
• Participates in curriculum and staff development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level, and participates in programs and activities that are provided by the school.
• Attend all in-service days required.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees
• May plan and help coordinate the work of instructional assistants, other paraprofessionals, parent volunteers, and school age tutors

Send resume to or contact Kris Williams, [email protected]