Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To possess up-to-date knowledge of the academic discipline(s) in which he/she teaches
• To adequately prepare classes, give instruction, and evaluate progress on a consistent basis
• To create a classroom environment conducive to learning and to motivate students to want to learn
• To obtain and maintain the required academic credentials according to the appropriate accrediting agency
• To possess knowledge of and a commitment to the doctrines and social justice teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
• To provide leadership in promulgating the social and ethical values of the Roman Catholic Church and the mission of the Diocese
• To instill in children a love for Christ and His Church and an understanding and appreciation of Christian principles
• To give witness and example of Catholic values
• To interpret and model the school philosophy by contributing to the growth of a faith community
• To follow policies and procedures of the school
• To assure immediate accountability to the unit chair and the principal
• To make provisions for individual learning differences
• To establish healthy professional relationships with faculty members, administration, parents and students
• To participate in programs of in-service and professional development
• To support the total parish/school program

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics – from an accredited college or university
• Valid Florida Teaching Certificate or Official Statement of Status of Eligibility in Mathematics
• Teaching experience preferred
• Active Catholic Preferred
• Must be supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
• Excellent and professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Applicant must pass a fingerprint background check before being hired

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional time spent working closely with others

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