FT English and Vocal Director for 23-24 School Year

Job Title:  Teacher 9 – 12                                                                                                  FLSA: Exempt-Professional
Reports to:  Principal                                                                                                         Date: 2023-2024 School Year
Direct Reports: None                                                                                                         Department: Faculty
Provides work direction to: None                                                                                   Hours: As directed by Principal

Purpose of Position:
To conduct instructional classes in all assigned subjects in accordance with the school mission, philosophy, and curriculum.

Essential Performance Expectations:

Mission

• Be familiar with and supportive of the Holy Family Catholic High School vision, mission, and goals.
• Embrace our Catholic identity and our Lasallian charism.
• Support and encourage the faith development of students and staff.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Develop positive relationships with families for the purpose of creating support for students and their growth.
• Support student activities through attendance and acknowledgment of participation as possible.

Classroom Environment

• Ensure high academic standards, set goals, and do what it takes to achieve them.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain effective classroom management and cultivates an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Incorporate technology into the learning environment within the classroom.
• Identify struggling students and collaborate with appropriate personnel in the development of learning plans with the appropriate counselor and learning specialist.
• Provide appropriate student supervision in classes and as assigned throughout the school day and events.
• Ability and desire to work with students outside of scheduled teaching time.

Professional

• Collaborate with and take direction from instructional leaders to develop and execute a Professional Growth Plan for your development.
• Effectively communicate with administration, advancement personnel, colleagues, students, parents, and larger community to improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Uphold Holy Family’s standards for professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and work collaboratively to make positive contributions to sustain the goal of excellence.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures in the Student & Parent handbook.
• Be present where needed, when needed, and ready to work as needed.
• Participate in all activities and events as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.
• Know and comply with all policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.

Mental & Physical Demands:

• Patience in and outside of classroom.
• Confidentiality.
• Speaking and standing for long periods of time.
• Use of computer for long periods of time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License (or in progress)
• Remain in compliance with Virtus requirements