Job Description:
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Mark Catholic School - Stratford, CT

OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the school principal, the elementary classroom teacher is responsible for supporting the school and Diocese of Bridgeport in its   mission.  He/she facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting   teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning   environment; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.  Educators are engaged in a school conducted by the Roman Catholic Church for the express purpose of education in the academic, social, moral and religious values promulgated by the Church.
  
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school.
- Active member of a faith community and is open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
- Helps build school’s faith community-demonstrates willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
- Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives, incorporating school and diocesan
  curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Demonstrates competence in teaching by having 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 and motivate student learning.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional
  development, reading professional educational publications, etc.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level or PLCs, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in
  faculty meetings and committees.
- Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and
  effectively evaluates student progress.
- Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages
  inappropriate behavior effectively per school/diocesan policies.
- Cooperates with school and diocesan administration and works effectively with all staff members.
- At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
- Maintains confidentiality of information, sound judgment in professional dress and general behavior.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and Diocesan Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent of Schools. 

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge and strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
Excellent communications skills-written, verbal, public speaking and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; a self-starter and well-organized; team player; multi-tasker
Proficient in computer technology and related educational technology.
Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies-adapt appropriately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree accredited college/university in Education or related discipline to teaching assignment;
Valid State Teaching Certification in appropriate grade level and/or subject

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Practicing Roman Catholic, in good standing;
Master’s Degree; 
Demonstrated experience teaching in a Catholic School;
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level

Complete the CT Reap application, including a cover letter, resume and 3 current letters of recommendation to mwarner@stmarkschool.org, Principal.