High School Geometry Teacher
- Role: Designs and Plans Instruction
- Uses archdiocesan, Network and state curriculum standards for long-range and short- range objectives.
- Prepares daily lesson plans, and submits them to the lesson plan email per the principal’s directive.
- Provides varied learning strategies to meet the needs of all students, using assessment data to inform instructional practices.
- Provides enrichment for high ability students and accommodations/modifications for students with learning differences.
- Chooses high quality and appropriate supplementary instructional materials.
- Plans, if appropriate, field trips that enrich the curriculum.
- Role: Implements Curriculum and Manages Instruction
- Conducts large group, small group and individual instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Uses a variety of methods and strategies suited to the students and the lessons taught.
- Encourages higher level thinking skills.
- Uses media and technology to support learning.
- Establishes efficient classroom routines to maximize “bell to bell” instructional time.
- Follows ISPs, CSEPs, and Catholic School Accommodation Plans for students who have them.
- Is available to support student learning outside class hours (before and after school support, etc.).
- Role: Assesses and Communicates Learning Results
- Uses both formal and informal methods to evaluate students and adjusts instruction in response to the needs of learners.
- Aligns formative and summative assessments with learning objectives and standards and uses the data to enhance instruction for the growth of all learners.
- Administers standardized tests as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
- Provides frequent and useful feedback on progress to students and parents along with specific suggestions for improving performance.
- Communicates academic progress according to the quarterly and interim school schedule.
- Communicates academic progress to the principal.
- Initiates parent-teacher conferences as appropriate and conducts parent-teacher conferences as scheduled by the school and as requested by parents.
- Maintains accurate permanent records for students.
- Role: Develops and Maintains a Positive Learning Environment
- Maintains a caring rapport and relationship with students both inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrates an enjoyment in working with them.
- Contributes positively to the learning environment of the entire institution.
- Proactively identifies and addresses physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and of the community of learners, engaging other professionals as appropriate.
- Uses classroom management techniques that provide a Christ-centered atmosphere that fosters self-discipline and a sense of personal responsibility.
- Maintains and communicates high academic and behavioral expectations and supports students in meeting those expectations.
- Develops and maintains a stimulating, safe, and engaging learning environment in a neat, orderly, attractive classroom, including appropriate and engaging instructional bulletin boards and displays of student work.
- Supports positive student behavior so that instructional goals can be accomplished.
- Addresses behavior and academic issues in an effective, consistent, and fair manner.
- Documents and communicates behavioral issues to parents and the principal in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Provides supervision and engages students outside of the classroom and as assigned by the principal.