7th-8th Grade Religion (2024-2025)

Job Description

St. Patrick Catholic School

Job Descriptions and Responsibilities

Embracing the Gospel, Transforming Hearts and Minds

Teacher - 7-8 Religion; Middle School Homeroom

Full Time Position, Exempt

Each teacher is charged with the goal of living and incorporating the St. Patrick School mission into all aspects of community and academic life.

Under the direction of the school principal, the teacher implements by instruction, action, and example the school's mission, philosophy, and vision of education, instructional goals and objectives. The teacher :

Provides a positive Christian role model for students through actions, words, and attitudes.

Prepare 7th and 8th grade students for Confirmation their 8th grade year.

Plan school liturgies including creating calendars for class masses and eucharistic ministers.

Participates and engages in the Virtues Based Restorative Discipline system at St. Patrick.

Systematically prepares and implements instruction based on diocesan curriculum and including relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

Prioritizes and implements social and emotional learning in classroom

Collaborates with colleagues in developing lesson plans and student success plans.

Engages in cross curricular instruction to promote grade level year-long service-learning projects.

Prepares for classes and maintains written evidence of preparation based on clear objectives and follows guidelines for documentation.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, diocesan policy or administrative regulations.

Communicates expectations for students' academic performance to parents and students.

Provides systematic reporting to parents regarding student progress.

o Parent / teacher conferences

o Progress reports and report cards

o Abide by teacher handbook regarding communication.

Uses technology to enhance instruction of students.

Helps to provide a safe and orderly environment with clear discipline directives.

Meets all requirements of the teacher contract.

Fulfills all requirements for professional development

Abides by and enforces the procedures and directives in the Faculty Handbook, the Student / Parent Handbook and the Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Carries out additional duties, directives and school / diocesan policies as requested, including serving on school committees.

Requirements : Be proficient in :

Be proficient in :

Instructional technology

Professional requirements :

Meet professional teacher education requirements of the Diocese of Dallas

Have a valid Teacher's certificate and a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

Special Requirement : Religion teacher must be a practicing Catholic

Interested candidates, please email your resume to Isabel Fraga, Assistant Principal, at