Resource Teacher - St. John the Baptist School - Silver Spring Maryland
Job Category
School Education
Requisition Number
STJOH002546
Posted : September 15, 2025
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Salary : $83,000 USD per year
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St. John the Baptist Church
12319 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Silver Spring Maryland is hiring a full time Resource Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This role will report to the Principal and the salary range is $45,000 to $83,000. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to : brian.blomquist@sjbsilverspring.org
The full time Resource Teacher will be responsible for :
Planning
Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.Utilize Standardized Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : plan lessons that are learner-based and address the various needs of all students.Instruction
Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guided instruction, individual / group practice, questioning, demonstration and discovery.Plan individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.Administer assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met.Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.Assign class and homework that support the lesson's objective and reinforce the learning process.Classroom Management
Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.Create and enforce rules that are clear and foster an atmosphere in which all can thrive.Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.Set high expectations for achievement.Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.Communication
Maintain a grade book that reflects students' progress on a variety of formative and summative assessments.Monitor students' grades and communicate status to parents and administration.Inform students and parents of assignments / projects and provide detailed written instructions, rubrics and due dates.Routinely post up-to-date information (homework, projects and grades) to the school's grade book portal.Use email, notes home and phone calls to inform parents if a student is not making adequate academic or behavior progress.Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavior intervention.Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.Catholic Identity
Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.Reflect the Catholic Church's teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018)Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.Plan and teach religion classes (if applicable) that align with the ADW Religion Standards.Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).Non-Instructional Duties
Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch and classroom teacher substitution (as required).Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hours school events (as required).Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings.Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Edition – 2018)Must obtain required religious certification. (as required)Qualifications
Current teacher certification in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC (candidates have 3 years from hire to earn their certification)Knowledge of child development and supervisionExperience teaching in an elementary school setting (preferred)Qualifications
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