Middle School Teacher

Description

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking a Middle School Florida Certified Teacher for the  school year. Content area to be determined. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a valid Florida Educators certification, be self‑motivated, and energetic. Experience in evaluating, documenting, and communicating individual student growth, differentiation strategies, classroom management, and willingness to participate in professional development opportunities is a plus.

Applicants must be comfortable in a Catholic faith‑based setting with a dedication to the Holy Family Catholic School mission.

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands‑on lesson plans for students.
• Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Assess student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school‑sponsored professional development programs.
• Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school‑related meetings, activities and projects.
• Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
• Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent‑teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
• Monitors students in a testing environment.
• Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college that is recognized as acceptable for Florida certification.
• Must hold or obtain a Professional Certificate in subject area taught within three years of hire.
• Documented progress towards certification must be made within the first year of hire and filed in school personnel file; otherwise teaching contract cannot be renewed.
• Must hold or obtain Faith Fit Enrichment Certification in Levels 1, 2, and 3 within three years of hire and continue ongoing enrichment.