Teacher Minister

Contract Days

Minimum of 187 days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Models respect for the legitimate authority of the Bishop of the Diocese of Boise.

· Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school.

· Does not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

· Meets diocesan requirements for academic and catechetical preparation and certification to provide effective instruction.

· Assist parents/guardians in their role as the primary educators of their children in the faith.

· Collaborate with the local parish(es) to facilitate an encounter with Jesus Christ that evangelizes the mission of the Catholic Church.

· Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, school religious and service activities.

· Use the lenses of scripture and the Catholic intellectual tradition in all subjects to help students think critically and ethically about the world around them.

· Collaborate in professional learning communities to develop, implement, and continuously improve instruction.

· Implement consistent classroom management which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior.

· Prepare lessons designed to achieve learning goals using approved academic and religious curriculum.

· Utilize student data to plan for continued and sustained growth for all students.

· Differentiate instruction utilizing current research in interventions, student accommodations, and curriculum modifications in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.

· Use a variety of curriculum-based assessments aligned with learning outcomes and instructional practices to assess student learning and to plan for continued and sustained student growth.

· Empower students to responsibly use and evaluate technology for research, computation, innovation, communication, and collaboration.

· Promote positive relationships with staff, students and parents.

· Participate in/attend all faculty meetings.

· Enforce school policies and procedures.

· Maintain confidentiality.

· Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Possess excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills.

· Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Utilize technology relevant to a classroom environment.

· Must pass a criminal background check and complete Diocesan Safe Environment training.

· Maintain a professional appearance.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

· Current Idaho teaching certificate (or the ability to obtain one) as consistent with Charter School law.

· Experience preferred in K-12 teaching environment.

· Diocesan catechetical certification or working toward.

Essential Physical Abilities/Working Conditions

· Ability to perform essential duties without endangering self or others.

· Motor skills needed for equipment operation and general classroom duties.

· Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to move or traverse in a classroom environment for an extended period of time, operate school/office equipment, to reach, stoop, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and work in a school environment.

· Detects objects to identify proximity, depth and/or color and ability to comprehend and/or perform duties prescribed.

· Converse with others to express oneself and/or exchange information.

Additional Qualifications

· Practicing Roman Catholic preferred.