Job Summary

The 8th Grade Teacher will provide a high quality education program for students and uphold the mission and values of St. Joseph School.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Responsibilities:

• Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning and maintaining classroom safety and order.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with Diocese of Oakland Curriculum Standards and California State Standards for Science.
• Assesses students regularly, examines student assessment data, and refines classroom activities to differentiate instruction for each student.
• Collaborates closely with Middle School Team Members to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others instructional practices and share best practices.
• Actively participates in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with principal, instructional coaches.
• Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their child's education.
• Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records.
• Identifies unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and outside service providers to address learning challenges.
• Prepare the eighth grade students for the transition to high school.
• Prepare documentation and send it on to the various high schools.
• Plan Graduation activities for the eighth grade students.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum educational level: Bachelors' degree

Preferred: Valid California Teaching Credential

Experience required: 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred. Teaching Credential or proof of progress toward a teaching credential is important for this position.

Comments and Other Information

Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles. Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks. Knowledge of assessments. Ability and willingness to reflect and improve. Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community.

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