Middle School Language Arts Teacher
- Employer
- Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Reading / Language Arts Teacher
- Grade Level
- Middle School
Job Details
Elementary: Middle School/Language Arts
6/8/2021
41260 - SS. Faith, Hope & Charity School
08/10/2021
07/31/2021
Job Description: Middle School Teacher Language Arts Teacher
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.
Key Relationships:
The classroom teacher reports to the principal and is supervised by the principal. Other key relationships include the grade level team leader, and other middle school team members.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree is preferred
- A valid and current Professional Educators License (PEL)
- Language Arts Endorsement
- Ability to plan and teach appropriate grade level curriculum
- Ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher or grade level teaching staff
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 the School of Ss. Faith, Hope and Charity.
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 FHC
- 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 FHC community
- Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner
- 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
Company
The Archdiocese of Chicago School System is the largest Catholic school system in the United States. It is the largest private school system in the country. It serves the city of Chicago as well as Cook and Lake Counties, has approximately 70,000 students in its approximately 200 schools. The AOC schools have been the recipient of the greatest number of Blue Ribbon Awards of any school system in the nation. Our Catholic Schools are a living response to the church’s mission and they work with parents/guardians as partners in the academic education and faith development of their children. AOC Catholic Schools are accredited by the Archdiocese and the State of Illinois.
- Website
- https://www.applitrack.com/archchicago/onlineapp/
- Telephone
- 312-534-5231
- Location
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835 N. Rush
Chicago
IL
60611
US
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