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Diocese of Winona-Rochester Employment

 

Religion Teacher - Grades 7-12

Pacelli Catholic Schools @ Austin, MN posted on Tue, Jul 27

Apply until: 2021-08-27

Position Title: 7th-12th Grade Catholic Religion Teacher                   Position Type: Full Time 1.0 FT

Reports To: Principal                                                                          Date Created: May 2021

Job Classification: Exempt

                                                                           

Who We Are

Pacelli Catholic School is a small, private nonprofit PreK-12th grade campus of 320 students in Austin, MN.  We are a faith-based educational system that embraces Catholic values, service, and high academic and behavioral standards.  We are 1:1 IPADS in PK-Grade 3 and 1:1 Chromebooks in Grades 4-12.  

  

Essential Job Functions

  • Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
  • Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
  • Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities. 
  • Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
  • Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning. 
  • Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress. 
  • Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manager inappropriate behavior effectively. 
  • Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment 
  • Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents. 
  • At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations 
  • Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Important Job Functions

  • Collaborates with grade level teachers to enhance and support instructional planning
  • Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner 
  • Demonstrates gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals 
  • Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs 
  • Collaborates with content area teachers on cross-curricular assignments

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Religion/Theology
  • Valid State Teaching Certification   

Experience 

  • None Required

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

  • Full knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church 
  • Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation 
  • Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior 
  • Able to manage student behavior in classroom setting 
  • Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 
  • Able to work well with others in the school community 
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously 
  • Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction 
  • Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process 
  • Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format 
  • Skill in job appropriate technology 
  • Skill in critical thinking and planning

Working Condition

  • Required to work some nights and weekends 
  • Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress 
  • Required to perform duties within the school related to student supervision 
  • Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions 
  • Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment 
  • Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger 
  • Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
  • Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading 
  • Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather