Middle School Science Teacher - Titusville, United States - Diocese of Orlando

Description

St. Teresa Catholic School is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and faith-filled middle school Science teacher for the school year. The ideal candidate would be a Catholic who is able to differentiate instruction and utilize various teaching techniques that would challenge and empower students to develop their full potential. The candidate should display a love for learning, familiarity with the latest trends in educational technology, the ability to bring the curriculum alive, and work well with a team. This position will begin in August 2024.

Minimum Qualifications

• Compliance with Diocesan FBI fingerprint clearance and compliance with Safe Environment training and test requirements;
• Have a BA in a related field from an Accredited College or University;
• Current Florida Teaching Certificate;
• Previous teaching experience is preferred;
• Upon employment, individual will be subject to a 90-day probationary period;
• Preference will be given to practicing Catholics;

Duties and responsibilities:

· Knows, teaches and acts consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies and procedures of the Catholic school;

· Understands and appropriately teaches the curriculum of the Diocese of Orlando;

· Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;

· Communicates regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues and principal;

· Maintains accurate student attendance and academic records;

· Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment;

· Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters;

· Supervises and evaluates students, escorts students from building to building and on field trips (being responsible for keeping field trip permission slips as well as student medical information forms).

· Attends required faculty and staff meetings;

· Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects;

· Participates in the semi-annual performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school;

· Maintains Florida state teaching certification;

· Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in Diocesan and school-sponsored professional development programs;

· Performs other duties as assigned. The principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position.