Job Description

Ministerial Character

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling the ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ’s mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ’s mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ’s mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities. Positions employed in the School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in the ministry of the church.

Responsibilities:

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
• Follow instruction set by the classroom teacher with logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum.
• Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
• Use varied approved assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
• Practice positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom.
• Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
• Communicate with administration regarding academic, behavioral, and safety concerns.

Skills

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of instructional methods/strategies and curriculum differentiation
• Knowledge of the content and the methods of religious education
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Ability to manage student behavior in classroom setting.
• Ability to respond to individual learning needs.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Skill in managing conflicts effectively
• Skill in organizational management and delegation of responsibilities
• Skill in using group process skills effectively with various school communities
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.

Requirements

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCBED.