Teacher - Social Studies

Description

SUMMARY

The teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Orlando.

The school’s Principal hires the teacher who is directly accountable to him or her. The teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Diocese of Orlando and the Office of Catholic Schools as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of Melbourne Central Catholic High School.

The teacher cooperates with the Principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees.

1. Authenticity : Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.

2. Respect : Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage : Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment : Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

The school may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Teaches and acts in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Understands and appropriately teaches the curriculum of the Diocese of Orlando.
• Assesses student progress in accordance with Diocese of Orlando approved procedures.
• Knows, teaches, and acts consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies and procedures of Melbourne Central Catholic High School.
• Maintains Florida state teaching certification.
• Communicates regularly with parents / guardians, colleagues, and school administration.
• Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in Diocesan and school-sponsored professional development programs.
• Performs teaching duties as assigned by the principal or assistant principal
• Attends required faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.
• Maintains accurate student attendance and academic records.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and secure learning and working environment.
• Participates in the semi-annual performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator at Melbourne Central Catholic High School.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Supervises and evaluates students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Compliance with Diocesan FBI fingerprint clearance and compliance with Safe Environment training and test requirements
• Appropriate Florida State Teaching Certification
• Organization
• Ability to communicate, listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Strong command of both written and spoken English language
• Theology positions require a master in divinity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar.

Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds).

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.