SUMMARY

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for providing an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and participating in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff members in developing and implementing the school’s programs and goals.  The Elementary Teacher is an integral part of our school family and will be expected to work closely alongside our team of teachers, staff, and administration, as well as students and their families. 

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living

2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Works alongside school faculty, staff, administration, students, parish, and families to create a positive school culture and form a collaborative team of problem-solvers and innovative educators. 

· Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students.

· Diagnoses and analyzes to provide appropriate instruction.

· Utilizes various instructional techniques to meet students' individual needs.

· Assesses student progress by the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando;

· Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.

· Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.

· Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.

· Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.

· Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.

· Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.

· Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.

· Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.

· Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.

· Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school. 

· Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports. 

· Assists in the protection of student and school property.

· Keeps current on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools. 

· Monitors students in a testing environment.

· Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities. 

· Performs all tasks by Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.