3rd Grade Teacher

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.

Teacher-Minister job description 1 January 2025• 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) preferred.