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Reading, PA | United States

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Job description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Catharine of Siena School, Reading Position Description Job Title: Middle School Teacher- Science FLSA: Exempt Job Status: Full Time Reporting Functions: Reports to the Pastor and Principal of the School. Job Function: This Middle School Science Teacher will develop lesson plans to meet each student's individual needs, interests, and abilities. Will design a safe and healthy classroom that will enable learning and strive for students' success. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide academic subject instruction in science by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments.
• Identify materials needed to implement class activities/projects.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation in accordance with their abilities.
• Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
• Maintain homework, assignments, and graded materials.
• Supervise and manage students' behavior in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, etc., to foster a positive and healthy learning environment for all.
• Attend faculty meetings with the school staff as needed.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for science for students and fosters their academic abilities.
• Collaborates with the Principal, other teachers, and staff regarding school matters.
• Actively be involved in the school community. Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, field of science, or science education.
• PA middle school certification.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check required. Other Requirements: Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals. Previous experience working with children. An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught. The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience. Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting, Full-time, contracted position; 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events. Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application: AllentownDiocese/Employment Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, clearances, and teacher application to the following: Principal Marcella Kraycik Email: [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING]

EOE M/F/D/V

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