Position Type:
Elementary: Middle School/Language Arts

Date Posted:
8/19/2020

Location:
41715 - Holy Family Catholic Academy

Holy Family Catholic Academy
Inverness, IL
Email questions to Lclark@holyfamilyparish.org
Job Description: Middle School Language Arts Teacher- Part-time
Primary Function:
The classroom teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible adults. The classroom teacher: creates and delivers engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels; promotes enthusiasm for learning and for subjects; adheres to curriculum standards; and collects and reports on correct and detailed records of student performance. The classroom teacher is also an integral part of a highly collaborative team.

Key Relationships:
The classroom teacher reports to the principal and is supervised by the principal. Other key relationships include the assistant principal, grade level team, and his/her co-teacher.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree is preferred
• A valid and current Professional Educators License (PEL)
• Ability to plan and teach appropriate grade level curriculum
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher or grade level teaching staff

Personal and Professional Qualities:
The classroom teacher must possess the ability to work tactfully and effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
He/she must display evidence of an educational philosophy in agreement with that of Holy Family Catholic Academy.
He/she must display an ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of the Academy
• Utilizes effective instructional strategies with students
• Manages the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all
• Completes annual goals and seeks professional development opportunities
• Maintains a positive rapport with all members of HFCA community
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner

Additional Requirements:

• Respects the integrity of fellow staff, students and parents by being discreet and tactful when discussing student and school-related issues
• Demonstrates flexibility and models collegiality
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner
• Demonstrates evidence of prior planning and preparation
• Creates lesson plans with clear student-centered objectives, incorporating the principles of backward design, as well as the use of formative and summative assessments
• Uses instructional time efficiently
• Evaluates student progress effectively
• Utilizes correct and appropriate written and oral communication in conversations, reports and meetings
• Is punctual and effective in duties as assigned
• Willingly uses and integrates technology into the classroom

Holy Family Catholic Academy does not discriminate employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. While the Archdiocese is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, it reserves the right to make employment decisions consistent with Catholic teaching, religious preferences, and other religious tenets or needs, criteria and/or policy.