Job Description

Religion Teacher Middle School - Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School

The Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Middle School Religion Teacher must be a catechist of the Catholic Faith and plan, organize, and implement appropriate instruction in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Candidate should have a degree in theology or a similar discipline..

Duties and responsibilities are to:
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning in grade level or area of teaching
• Ensure classroom management and procedures by establishing rules and policies
• Create lesson plans that are aligned with Diocesan learning standards and objectives and submit them in a timely manner
• Monitor students in accordance with established procedures, in and out of the classroom
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide appropriate student feedback on work. Assessment should included classwork, homework, tests and other assignments.
◦ Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and record them in a timely manner.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in all required meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Prepare classroom for class activities by providing a variety of learning materials and resources
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom
• Demonstrate the ability to work with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
• Provide student accommodations as required
• Encourage parent and community involvement
• Provide information to parents when requested
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as student social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations
• Maintain teacher certification
• Participate in professional development
• Complete MAT I and MAT II Classes
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively
• Report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist with school Mass, special religion programs/projects, and service projects
• Must be able to plan an implement grade level retreats