Teacher Specialty Subject-Middle School Geometry

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish seeks a qualified educator to teach in a Catholic school setting. The role emphasizes mastery of subject matter, development of engaging lessons aligned with diocesan standards, and differentiation to meet diverse student needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and Teaching License, 3-5 years of teaching experience, and Archdiocese Safe Environment training. Strong communication, classroom management, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Teaching License
• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred
• Complete Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training Competencies and Qualifications
• Preferred that the candidate is a fully initiated Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom
• Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures
• Complete necessary training as required by the Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans, aligned with current diocesan standards, which drives instruction through assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students' independent learning, collaboration and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work. Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Engages Parents and guardians in the education of their children.
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio- economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.

Job description

Description

Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.

Creates lesson plans, aligned with current diocesan standards, which drives instruction through assessment and differentiation. Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students' independent learning, collaboration and choice.

Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.

Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction

Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.

Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.

Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences.

Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.

Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work. Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.

Engages Parents and guardians in the education of their children.

Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio- economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and Teaching License

3-5 years teaching experience preferred

Complete Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training Competencies and Qualifications

Preferred that the candidate is a fully initiated Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church

Effective listening and communication skills

Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom

Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration

Sound judgment and decision-making skills

Knowledge and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures

Complete necessary training as required by the Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools