Middle School Teacher | St. Patrick Catholic School in Sparta

Diocese of La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is hiring a Middle School Teacher for St. Patrick Catholic School in Sparta, Wisconsin. The role involves providing instruction aligned with Christian values, developing lesson plans, and supervising students according to school regulations. Candidates should have a teaching license and a commitment to personal and professional growth. A familiarity with the Saxon Math Curriculum is preferred. This position supports a nurturing and spiritually enriching educational environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a neat classroom and encourage a love of learning.
• Willingness to prepare lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in multiple subjects aligning with Christian values.
• Supervise students in accordance with building regulations.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Christian modeling

Classroom management

Familiarity with Saxon Math Curriculum

Supervising students

Instructional planning

Encouraging critical thinking

Evaluating student performance

Education

Teaching license

Religious Certification

Job description

Middle School Teacher | St. Patrick Catholic School in Sparta

Religious Atmosphere

• Provide a good Christian model and example in one’s attitudes and actions.
• Encourage spiritual growth in students by developing inner discipline, character, morals and values.
• Provide leadership in living and celebrating life and liturgies.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Familiarity with the Saxon Math Curriculum is preferred but not required.
• Prepare daily lesson plans in all required subjects.
• Prepare instructional activities allowing for individual differences among students assigned.
• Uses small-group and individualized instruction as a mode of instruction.
• Provide opportunities for the enhancement of the student’s self concepts.
• Assist individuals to resolve learning difficulties
• Develop evaluation techniques that are appropriate to class and individual objectives.
• Prepare adequately for parent conferences.
• Keep a reliable set of records in order for review by administrator, department chair and parents.
• Call for case conferences with resource personnel whenever consultation with the principal determines need.
• Encourage integrated instruction whenever possible
• Plan experiences which include various disciplines.
• Incorporate the humanities and fine arts.
• Provide opportunities for critical thinking, problem solving and the development of study skills.
• Provide a secure, comfortable learning environment
• Maintain a neat classroom.
• Encourage a love of learning.
• Prepare attractive bulletin boards and display students’ work.
• Take responsibility for the care of instructional materials and equipment.

Supervising Responsibilities

• Responsible to supervise students in accordance with the building regulations
• Provide supervision in the areas to which his/her students are assigned.
• Encourage students to conduct themselves in the manner and mode of conduct which has been defined as acceptable by the administrator and staff.
• Accept and perform supervisory duties as assigned.
• Shares in responsibility for safety and health of each child.

Professional

• Responsible for carrying out his/her share of professional duties as assigned by the administrator.
• Attend all faculty, in-service, home-school and parish meetings according to the areas of responsibility.
• Actively participates in school committee assignments.
• Earn and maintain Religious Certification.
• Responsible for continued personal, professional growth.
• Complete necessary credits to keep teaching license updated.
• Stay updated in the field of education.
• Attend workshops and seminars in related fields for personal and professional development.

Responsible to comply with all areas addressed in the contract and policies of the Diocese of LaCrosse.