Key Responsibilities of the Teacher are:

• Share and support the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school.

• Be accountable to Archdiocesan curriculum standards for all assigned curricular areas.

• Design, plan and implement engaging and effective lessons for students.

• Maintain updated curriculum for all areas of teaching responsibility in accordance with published format for pacing calendars, alignment grids, and unit plans.

• Utilize a variety of methods of instruction and assessment, integrating technology and visual arts across disciplines.

• Maintain a clean, organized and effective classroom environment.

• Collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions.

• Navigate and make use of technology to enhance student experience and work with colleagues using Google software.

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding classroom activities, behavior, and progress (newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, notes, conversations, meetings).

• Make every reasonable attempt to respond to messages (electronic, voice, paper) within 24 hours of receipt.

• Fulfill various supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

• Plan and participate in formal parent-teacher conferences scheduled twice annually, in addition to any learning support team meetings scheduled by the learning specialist or Principal.

• Plan curricular field trips collaboratively with partner teachers.

• Cooperate with the faculty in the planning and execution of special projects and events.

• Sensitivity to and understanding of children and adults of varying temperaments, learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and abilities.

• Professional attire, communication, and demeanor.

• Must be resourceful, creative and have an ability to collaborate with a variety of people including but not limited to colleagues and parents.

• Participate in ongoing professional development related to areas of assigned professional responsibility.

• Attend weekend and evening events as directed by the Principal.

• Contribute professional, collaborative service to level teams, curriculum teams, and faculty leadership teams as assigned.

• Serve as a role model of the Catholic faith, witness of Gospel values and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Must be a practicing, faithful Catholic if teaching Religion classes specifically.

• Abide by the regulations in the Faculty Handbook and Archdiocese of Milwaukee Policies and Regulations.