Elementary Teacher

Office: St. Mark's Catholic School
Position Title: Teacher-Minister
FLSA Designation: Part-time or Full-time, Exempt, Ministerial Reports to: School Principal

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the school principal, a teacher-minister is responsible for supporting the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Boise, and the Office of Catholic Schools in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic school environment.

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.
• Previous classroom experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferre