MATH TEACHER -FT Beginning Jan 2027(2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR )

Description APPLICANT MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LINK: https://catholicschoolsphx.schoolspring.com/ I. POSITION TITLE: Teacher Department: Catholic Schools Supervisor: Principal or Designee II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: A. Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education: · Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education · Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching · Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church · Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society · Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives B. Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned: · Provides a positive learning environment · Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning · Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school · Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community · Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws · Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents · Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum C. Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards: · Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum · Determines levels of student achievement · Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs · Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students · Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction · Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents · Includes all students in presentation and discussions D. Evaluates student progress effectively: · Uses a variety of ongoing assessments · Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school · Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance · Maintains students’ records consistently and accurately E. Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school: · Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal · Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal · Maintains daily lesson plans F. Establishes positive school-community relationships: · Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community · Promotes respectful and positive school relationships · Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community · Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents · Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school · Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services G. Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications: · Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities · Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations · Attends diocesan sponsored in-services · Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services · Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement · Maintains personal professional development records H. Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED · Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations · Must use good judgment in daily encounters · Must use verbal and written language correctly · Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor · Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology · Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook MINIMUM QUALIFICATION · Preference given to Catholic teacher · Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy · Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non - Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy · Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree · Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements. · Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct · FBI Fingerprint clearance (IVP card) completed