MATH INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST - Part Time

APPLICANT MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LINK:        https://catholicschoolsphx.schoolspring.com/

I. POSITION TITLE: Math Instructional Specialist - Part Time

   Department:      Catholic Schools 

   Grade:                  2 

   Supervisor:         Principal

II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 

Under the supervision of the principal, the Math Instructional Specialist is a person of faith who strives  to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management  of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the  needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and  accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships;  continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications;  performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. 

III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

A. Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education: 

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education 

• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching  

• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church  

• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare  them for life in today’s Church and society  

• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives 

B. Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned: 

• Provides a positive learning environment  

• Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning  

• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are  in school  

• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire  school community 

• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws 

• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents 

• Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum 

C. Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students  and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards: 

• Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum 

• Determines levels of student achievement  

• Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs 

• Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students 

• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction 

• Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with  administration and parents 

• Includes all students in presentation and discussions 

D. Evaluates student progress effectively:  

• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments 

• Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional  guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school 

• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance 

• Maintains students’ records consistently and accurately 

E. Maintains accurate records in all record keeping as required by the school: 

• Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the  principal 

• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by  the principal 

• Maintains daily lesson plans 

F. Establishes positive school-community relationships:  

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community 

• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships 

• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the  community 

• Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents  

• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within  the school 

• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services  

G. Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic  certifications:  

• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and  educational opportunities  

• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations  

• Attends diocesan sponsored in-services  

• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services 

• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement 

• Maintains personal professional development records 

H. Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and  unexpected situations  

• Must use good judgment in daily encounters 

• Must use verbal and written language correctly  

• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor 

• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child  psychology 

• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty  handbook

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 

• Preference given to Catholic teacher 

• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by  Diocesan policy  

• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non – Catholic  willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy 

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree 

• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets  applicable NCA requirements. 

• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct  

• FBI Fingerprint clearance (IVP Card) completed