Full-time English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher Expectations
Community
Create a faith-filled environment for learners by:
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Organizes physical space for learning, e.g., safe, accessible, supports the type of learning, etc.
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Managing student behavior guided by Gospel values and the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community Employee Policy Handbook
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Establishes classroom routines, rules, and procedures consistent with school policy
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Communicates high expectations for learning
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Creates a faith-filled environment that engages the whole student
Works with families as partners in their child’s education by:
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Provides feedback of student progress to families through ClassDOJO, notes, phone calls, required conferences twice a year, and any additional necessary communication
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Engages with families as partners in the educational process and the community of the school and church
Professional Life as an Educator
Understands school’s mission and his/her role in it by:
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Serves as a role model for Gospel values for students and families through words and actions
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Demonstrates a professional demeanor and attitude in alignment with the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community Employee Policy Handbook
Reflects on practice by:
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Takes responsibility for professional growth through goal setting, constructive feedback from Administration and Instructional Coaches
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Demonstrates a commitment towards spiritual growth in the context of the Catholic school through participation in Prayer, Faith Formation Activities, and Sustaining the Mission
Contributes to a positive school environment by:
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Collaborates with colleagues by supporting the growth of each member of the Blessed Sacrament Community Staff
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Contributes to the initiatives by analyzing, informing the plan, and being supportive in implementation.
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Serves beyond the classroom in school committees/activities/events as it relates to a positive school and community environment
Planning & Instructional Effectiveness
Uses best practices to support learning by:
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Demonstrates knowledge of students by clearly stating instructional outcomes that reflect curriculum expectations for students.
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Designs Coherent instruction through development of Unit Plans that have a clearly defined structure and logical supportive activities tied to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Priority and Supporting Standards
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Transfers content knowledge to students, through clear directions, procedures, and explanations that are clear and developmentally appropriate.
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Promotes learner engagement in an environment that is engaging and aligned to learning needs.
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Ensures timely completion/submission of all required documentation related to parent communication, instruction, assessment, and grading with communicated deadlines from Administration
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Supervises students during all student contact times/activities
Assessment
Using assessment to advance student learning by:
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Uses formal and informal assessment data to design instruction for current and future instruction.
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Clearly identifies and communicates assessment criteria.
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Provides opportunities for student self-assessment and monitoring.