English/Language Teacher Middle School (Grades 6-8) Resurrection Catholic School 6802 Buffalo Speedway
Houston TX 77025
Summary: Resurrections Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in the field of English/Language Arts. The position will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implanting Archdiocesan approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of individuals students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.
Category: Full-time hourly contract basis
Pay Rate: depending on education & experience
Reports to: School Principal
Work Year: school days Aug. - May with some additional training days
Specific Days Needed: M, T, W, Th, F (any one or more)
Min./Max. Hours per week: 40
Job Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours maybe added for meetings, etc)
Qualifications - Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education
- Commitment to the Mission of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
- Minimum of a four-year B.A./B.S. Degree
- Commitment to student growth and success
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
- Proficiency in technology
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications - State Teacher Certification in appropriate grade level
- Three years teaching experience; middle school English/Language Arts experience preferred
- Catechist certification
- Safe Haven training
Essential Functions: - Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and group instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Agrees to acquire professional knowledge in the area of Catholic Church teachings.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical Requirements: - Stand for long periods of time
- Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom
- Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb steps
- Sit for periods of time – chairs and floor
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Lift up to 50 lbs
Additional Job Functions: - Maintain record keeping of students learning and performance.
- Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
- Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
- Oversea students in non-instructional duties, such as lunch, carpool, etc.
- Participates in curriculum and staff development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level, and participates in programs and activities that are provided by the school.
- Attend all in-service days required.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees
- May plan and help coordinate the work of instructional assistants, other paraprofessionals, parent volunteers, and school age tutors
Send resume to or contact Kris Williams, kwilliams@svdp-edu.org