School Name: St. Vincent de Paul School 

Location: 4061 Ibis Street, San Diego, CA 92103 

Reports to: Principal 

Employment Type: Full Time 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Pay Rate: $47,000 - $55,000 per year (DOE)

Description:

St. Vincent de Paul School seeks qualified, experienced and passionate educators who are deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. The ideal candidate will provide a nurturing and safe learning environment, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and possess a deep commitment to Catholic education. Our TK -8th grade Catholic school is a parish school in located in San Diego, California. 

Background, Mission & Philosophy:

Since 1948, St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS) has provided Catholic values with high academic standards to educate leaders of integrity, courage and compassion who will both value and improve the world they inherit. The St. Vincent de Paul School mission is to LIVE like Jesus, supported by a strong Catholic community; LOVE as God loves us, serving others like our patron, St. Vincent de Paul; and LEARN in an academically challenging and enriching program that engages the whole child. Our goal for every student is age-appropriate mastery of the basic content and skills, coupled with a strong and globally minded and morally ethical academic foundation. Recognizing the inherent dignity and uniqueness of each student, and guided by the principles of our Catholic faith, St. Vincent de Paul School Students aspire to be an empathetic and compassionate community that embraces the challenges of a diverse world. 

Subjects include language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, music, art, and physical education; our yearly academic program also includes various enrichment programs and interscholastic team sports. St. Vincent de Paul School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 

For more information on St. Vincent de Paul School, visit www.svscatholic.org.

General Teaching Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to the Common Core and California State standards as well as the Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards 
• Establish a positive classroom culture and maintain strong classroom management to maximize instructional time 
• Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners 
• Regularly collect and analyze data to inform and adjust instruction 
• Skillfully use technology to accomplish learning goals and increase student engagement 
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and report cards (grades) 
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on student progress 
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and share best practices 
• Actively participate in ongoing professional development

General Administrative/ Other Responsibilities: 

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner 
• Communicate regularly with parents 
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom 
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations 
• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require 
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory: 

• none 

Religious Qualifications: 

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) 
• Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) 
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional 

Qualifications: 

• Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential (preferred)
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree 
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)  
• Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom 
• Positive professional references and recommendations 

Physical Requirements: 

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must: 

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating 
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc. 
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces 
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending 
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class 
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.