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Spanish Teacher Job Description
Job Summary: A successful candidate will possess the skills necessary to successfully teach at the high school level in science, working collaboratively with staff, administration, families and community members, in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Accountability:
The Teacher is hired by, reports to, and is accountable to the Principal/President.
The Teachers is, supervised, evaluated, and retained by the Principal in consultation with the administrative team.
Responsibilities:
Faith-Community Affairs
Upholds and models a moral code which is consistent with teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the mission of the school.
Ensures all teaching activities reflect the Catholic mission of the school.
Demonstrates by attitude, words, actions and integrity support for the mission of Helias Catholic High School.
Student Affairs
Supports and adheres to the Diocese of Jefferson City Policy and Regulations Manual and the Helias Catholic High School Student and Faculty Handbooks.
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, in adherence to the Student Handbook.
Serve with parents, faculty, and student groups, as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
Willingness to sponsor, coach, or supervise extra-curricular activities.
Instructional Leadership
Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement states goals and objectives by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives into lesson plans.
Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate learning
Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
Support the principal in the collaborative development, implementation and ongoing refinement of the Strategic Plan.
Assist the principal in planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff.
Other Responsibilities
Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
At all times demonstrate professionally responsible behavior.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Qualifications:
Education
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education with 9-12 Spanish certification. Experience preferred.
Successful completion of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification process.
Interpersonal Skills
Strong written and oral communication
Understands the education culture and is able to interact professionally with students, faculty, and parents.
Maintains professionalism in challenging situations.
Physical Demands and other requirements
Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the day.
Ability to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture and equipment up to 25 lbs.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, pull, sit, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
Required to work a minimum full school day
Required to maintain composure and to avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise and activity.
Interested applicants are asked to make application through the school office of the Diocese of Jefferson City (http://www.diojeffcity.org/our-schools/school-office/school-employment/) as well submit a letter of interest and resume directly to Helias Catholic. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Suitable candidates will be contacted for personal interviews.
Electronically submit requested information to:
Ms. Kenya Fuemmeler, Principal
kfuemmeler@heliascatholic.com