Teacher - Middle School Math

Saint Mary Star of the Sea School is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher. The Saint Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School in Hampton, VA Lay Teacher supports and articulates the Mission and philosophy of the school. The Lay Teacher must have a working knowledge of all policies and procedures in school handbooks and in the Diocesan policies as relates to the position. The responsibilities of the Lay Teacher frequently involves personal information requiring complete trust to protect/safeguard the confidentiality of its students, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

General:

• Supports the Mission and philosophy of the school.
• All faculty must uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church. Failure to do so may result in immediate dismissal.
• The duties of teachers can be classified under three headings: (1) implementing school rules and policies, (2) supervising the learning of students and (3) supervising the safety of students.
  • School rules and policies are designed to promote learning and to maintain a Christ-centered atmosphere on the campus. Teachers shall enforce school rules and policies.
  • Learning goals are provided by the Consensus Curriculum of the Diocese of Richmond. Teachers provide the impetus for conveying the curriculum. Utilizing personal strengths and varied teaching styles, teachers are responsible for student learning. Through yearly analysis of the standardized test and benchmark assessment data, teachers will develop and implement learning goals specific to their classes.
  • Teachers are responsible for supervising and maintaining a safe environment.
• Has working knowledge of all policies and procedures in the Parent and Student Handbook, Faculty and Staff Handbook, and Called to Work in Harmony, Personnel Policies for Lay and Religious Employees.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Organized and timely in addressing educational/academic needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned (for example, recess and lunch duty and dismissal) by the Principal.

Curriculum:

• All teachers are required to follow the Diocesan Consensus Curriculum for the position they are teaching. The Consensus Curriculum shall be referred to (MAT), Stop the Bleed, etc.... as well as for professional development conferences and faculty meetings that support the school safety emergency crisis plan.

Certification:

• Lay Teacher is required to be certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is the teacher's responsibility to obtain and maintain teaching certification.
• Failure to be certified can result in termination of employment. Assistance is available from the Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Richmond (804) 359-5661. All actions regarding teacher certification must be coordinated with the Office of Catholic Schools.
• All religion teachers must maintain religion certification by participating in 10 hours of professional development in religion each year, either arranged by the school and/or approved by the principal.

• • Bachelor's Degree in an approved program in general education or specific content area education; minimum.
  • Early Learner (3 /4 years old ) only; Certificate in Child Development Accreditation (CDA); minimum
  • Experience teaching in the subject and/or grade level using inquiry-based lessons, and an understanding of and experience with research-based teaching strategies.
  • Experience using 21st century technology tools, student centered instructional strategies
  • Ability to communicate using electronic mail, telephone, and in person with parents and colleagues.

Work Conditions:

• General: Lay Teacher must be professional in dealing with students, parents, faculty and staff. As representatives of the school, it is essential that Lay Teacher displays the highest level of professionalism at all times.
• Dress/ Appearance: Lay Teacher is a role model for students at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School. For this reason, Lay Teacher attire should match the spirit of the student dress code, wear items that are in keeping with the school dress code. Failure of Lay Teacher to present a well-groomed personal appearance is grounds for termination of employment.
• Arrival Time and Required Number of Days: Lay Teacher is required to be in the assigned classrooms by 7:30 a.m. Teachers are required to work 190 days including 5 days of in-service before and 5 days of in-service after the end of the school year. Part time positions are required to work the number of hours and days listed in assigned appointment letter.
• Illness/Absence: In the event of an unscheduled absence due to illness or personal matters, Lay Teacher must acquire a substitute from the recommended list and then complete a "Request for Leave" form submitting it to the Principal or designee. Advance notification of a planned absence up to 1 week before the absence is requested.