Instructional - Academic​/Exceptional Education Teacher

SUMMARY

As a contract employee, you are bound by the contents of your contract as well as the BMCHS Faculty Handbook which required your signature.

As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the teacher will:

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Understand and appropriately teach the designated curriculum of the Diocese of Orlando.
• Assess student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando.
• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy objectives, and policies and procedures of the Catholic school.
• Maintain Florida state teaching certification.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principals.
• Participate in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and school‑sponsored professional development program and strive for continual professional growth.
• Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attend required faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school‑related meetings, activities, and projects.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and working environment.
• Participate in the semi‑annual performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters, except in cases where the health or safety of the student or others is involved. In these cases, the appropriate administrator should be notified immediately.
• Handle routine discipline problems within the classroom.
• Exhibit professional standards of attendance, punctuality, grooming, language, preparation, and relationship to students as both an adult example and a member of a faith community.
• Must refrain from public criticism of administration, faculty, students, or parents.
• Has a good understanding of the goals and objectives of the entire school program.
• Is open to continuous progress using contemporary approaches of instruction, technology, and methodology.
• Ensure the use of technology in the teaching‑learning process.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. You must successfully pass the Diocesan Safe Environment Training and Background Screening process.

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to manage budgets and personnel.
• Ability to coordinate district function.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Adequate Computer, Software, and Technology skills.

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability, and ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking, sitting standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

As a teacher, it is implied that your responsibility is to supervise any student within your scope of duties. Additionally, you may be assigned direct supervisory duties.

You are required to obtain all necessary certifications related to your teaching duties.