Middle School Math Teacher

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke Catholic School seeks a qualified middle school math teacher to instruct 6th to 8th grade courses, ensuring alignment with diocesan and school curricula. The role requires Virginia teaching certification and a commitment to professional duties within a faith-based educational setting.

The position is full-time, with responsibilities including lesson planning, student assessment, parent communication, and participation in staff development and school events.

Qualifications

• Licensed and certified to teach in Virginia.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or relevant subject area.
• Experience teaching middle school math preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe school and diocesan directives and implement curriculum accordingly.
• Develop weekly lesson plans with clear objectives and varied activities.
• Assign classwork and homework to build independent practice of subject matter.
• Assess student performance using multiple methods including oral, written, and performance tasks.
• Provide extra help sessions before or after school and communicate schedules to parents.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Student assessment

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

• Job Category Western
• Employee Type FT Salary
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name Joanthan Templeton
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Roanoke Catholic School is seeking a middle school math teacher to instruct courses for 6-8th grade.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Observe all school and diocesan directives, adhering to guidelines regarding curriculum.
• Obtain, read and be familiar with the Staff/Faculty Handbook.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans that reflect clear objectives, effective procedure, and a range of activities to respond to individual differences.
• Assign class and home work that provides for independent practice of subject matter.
• Evaluate the performance of students in a variety of ways that measure comprehension as well as oral, written and performance skills as appropriate.
• Provide one or two extra help times before or after school and communicate these times to parents and students.
• Identify special needs of students and seek help from the guidance counselor and/or resource teacher.
• Integrate technology where possible in all subject areas.
• Take attendance at the beginning of each class period and record tardiness and absences.
• Plan and supervise field trips as appropriate to emphasize lessons or further the education of students, following all school and diocesan guidelines.
• When the student body is gathered for Mass, forum, or assembly, all faculty members are required to be present.

Fulfill record-keeping requirements such as attendance, report cards, and progress reports.

• Keep required records on paper as well as copies on computer including records of contacts with parents (such as phone calls and emails not sent through FACTS SIS).
• Submit evaluations and letters sent to parents.
• Maintain good relations with parents.
• Promote order and self-discipline in the classroom, at recess, at lunchtime, at arrival and at dismissal time, upholding school regulations.

Follow the approved procedures regarding the health and safety of the students, including fire drill and earthquake procedures, lockdown preparedness, blood-borne pathogen procedures, AED and CPR certification and use of lavatories at unscheduled times. Maintain order and silence during fire drills and other emergency drills and follow all protocols.

• Help maintain a safe environment by helping to keep exterior doors closed and secured, never leaving children unattended, reporting unrecognized visitors (with no visitor badge) to the administration, and instructing students about being where they are supposed to be and not letting anyone into the building.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards in all school-related activities.
• Teachers in upper grades will be required to write recommendations for college and/or scholarships as needed.

Participate in diocesan and school sponsored in-service programs and attend staff development opportunities to insure continued professional growth.

• Participate in forming the school-wide goals at the beginning of every school year.
• Foster Christian values and behavior among students.

Promote the Catholic identity of the school by knowledge and respect for Catholic Tradition.

Physical Demands/Environment:

The teacher is expected to supervise students and the safe environment of the school and may involve work in classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, the library, and other parts of the facilities including the grounds.

The Teacher is responsible to and appraised by the Principal and Head of School.

Working Conditions:

This is a full time position, which is 40 hours per week during the school year. Travel time is sometimes required for field trips, diocesan meetings and other assigned responsibilities. A classroom and necessary books and supplies are provided by the school.

Professional Qualifications:

Must be licensed and certified to teach your area of responsibility by the state of Virginia.

• Each teacher is responsible for maintaining and updating his/her own certification.

The Catholic School Teacher works with the Principals and school officials to carry out the educational policies of the diocese and has responsibilities that are professional, instructional, managerial and interpersonal. Teachers are expected to facilitate the learning of each student, comply with school rules and policies, and provide for the safety of students. The teacher is hired and appraised by the Principal and is expected to abide by the established policies and procedures of the Diocese of Richmond, particularly the Office of Catholic Schools.