Job Description:
5th 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 the Diocese of Bridgeport in its mission.  He/she is to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing diocesan approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and 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 by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- 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.
- 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 and by 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 a 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.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional
  development, etc.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, 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 as per school/diocesan policies.
- Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships.
- 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, organized team player; multi-tasker
- Proficient in computer technology and related educational technology.
- Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies.

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 appropriate grade level

Complete CTReap application and submit cover letter, resume and 3 current letters of recommendation to mwarner@stmarkschool.org.