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St. Paul the Apostle Catholics School Middle School English Teacher in Davenport, Iowa
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Job Description | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | St. Paul the Apostle Catholic | | | School is a PreK-8 school with | | | approximately 460 students. | | | Discipleship, family and Catholic | | | values are the hallmarks of our | | | school. We are seeking teachers | | | who not only live out these | | | values, but also understand the | | | importance of collaboration and | | | communication. | | | | | | A 7/8thgrade English teacher's | | | main purpose is to facilitate | | | student success and growth in | | | academic and interpersonal skills | | | through implementing approved | | | curriculum; documenting teaching | | | and student | | | progress/activities/outcomes; | | | addressing specific educational | | | needs of individual students by | | | creating a flexible, safe, and | | | optimal learning environment; and | | | providing feedback to students, | | | parents and administration | | | regarding student progress, | | | expectations, and goals. | | | | | | Teachers impart a distinctive | | | character to Catholic schools. | | | They bring to their students a | | | Christian vision of the world and | | | of education, and tackle the | | | problems associated with the art | | | of teaching in accordance with | | | the principles of the Gospel. | | | | | | ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS | | | | | | A.Reports to the Principal | | | for the successful performance of | | | assigned duties. | | | | | | SPECIFIC DUTIES AND | | | RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | | | Teachers must remember that they | | | are a vital part of school | | | culture and climate. As an | | | employee the following | | | responsibilities are expected to | | | help build a faith-filled | | | learning environment which | | | maximizes academic learning and | | | addresses students | | | social-emotional and spiritual | | | needs. | | | | | | A. Community of Faith | | | 1. Supports and implements the | | | mission/philosophy of Catholic | | | education and the school. | | | 2. Gives evidence of lived Gospel | | | values; and | | | 3. Participates in building faith | | | community. | | | | | | B. Instructional Process | | | 1. Demonstrates evidence of prior | | | planning and preparation. | | | 2. Presents classes clearly and | | | effectively. | | | 3. Assesses student progress | | | effectively. | | | 4. Provides for individual | | | differences. | | | 5. Demonstrates ability to | | | motivate students. | | | 6. Maintains an atmosphere | | | conducive to learning; and | | | 7. Knows and uses technology | | | appropriately. | | | | | | C. Interpersonal | | | Relationships | | | 1. Works cooperatively with | | | administration. | | | 2. Demonstrates positive | | | interpersonal relations with | | | students; colleagues, and | | | parent(s)/guardian(s). | | | | | | D. Other Professional | | | Responsibilities | | | 1. Maintains a professional | | | manner in the classroom and other | | | related settings. | | | 2. Demonstrates a sense of | | | professional responsibility and | | | leadership. | | | 3. Reports any knowledge or | | | suspicion of child abuse as | | | required by law. | | | 4. Accepts willingly, extra