Educate students using an integrated approach based on Catholic faith and culture while collaborating with school leadership to implement goals. The role involves planning instructional programs, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a conducive classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate and knowledge of Common Core State Standards. Preference is given to practicing Catholics with experience in faith-based or bilingual education settings.
Purpose: To educate students through an integrated approach to learning and living based on awareness of culture and the Catholic faith.
Major
Duties and
Responsibilities (Accountabilities)
Include: Collaborates with the principal in implementing the mission of the Parish and School. This is ac-complished by participating in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s goals and objectives. The teacher is a member of the school staff and is a professional resource in designed educational specialties. Participates in regional and deanery collaborative efforts as approved and as appropriate. Assures the planning and implementation of instructional programs and activities that further the Catholic philosophy and goals of the school. The teacher insures that the classroom atmosphere fosters knowledge of the Catholic faith, development of appropriate ethical choices, faith development and Christian leadership, and integrates Gospel values in daily classroom activity. Assures the selections and organization of curriculum and instruction materials. The teacher adapts methods and materials to accommodate learner difference and plans for both long term, and short term instructional goals. Assures the development of a process for learning. This is accomplished by presenting a clear description of the learning task and its content. The teacher instructs students, monitors student understanding and reteaches when necessary. The teacher gives assignments that are appropriate, reasonable and academically sound. The teacher established and maintains student involvement in the learning task. Assures the evaluations of students’ progress. This is accomplished through the interpretation of test data and the monitoring of classroom performance. The teacher utilizes this information to improve the quality of instruction. The teacher maintains accurate and current individual records of the student’s academic progress and shares this information with both the student and his/her parents. Assures the creation and maintenance of a classroom environment that is conductive of learning. The teacher establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior and develops strategies to resolve conflict effectively. Assures effective oral and written communication with school administrator, fellow faculty members, parents and students. The teacher provides frequent and effective feedback concerning attainment of learning goals to students, parents and principal. Maintains a current level of knowledge and skills required to effectively serve as teacher. In-cumbent accomplishes this by keeping abreast of current issues, trends and concerns through attendance of seminars or classes, in-service training, workshops of subscriptions and/or through membership in local, state or national professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Vacation
Medical
Dental
Vision
Holidays
FSA
HSA
Long Term Disability
Pension
403(b)
Accidental Death and Disability
QualificationsQualifications
Required:
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain)
Knowledge of Common Core State Standards and instructional best practices
Understanding of elementary student development, particularly at the 3rd grade level
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to use assessment data to inform instruction
Proficiency with educational technology tools
Preferred:
Practicing Catholic committed to the mission of Catholic education
Experience in Catholic or faith-based education
Experience in bilingual or dual-language immersion settings
Experience with differentiated instruction and project-based learning
Experience or awareness of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) 3. Archdiocesan Expectations
Support and uphold the mission and values of Catholic education
Model Christian behavior and maintain professional conduct
Participate in required Safe Environment training and compliance
Integrate Catholic teachings into curriculum and classroom life Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits
Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
Market context
Washington Spanish educators remain in steady demand
Washington schools often need Spanish educators who can support world language instruction and meet state certification requirements. This role is competitive because districts typically look for a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, a WA State Teaching Certificate or eligibility to obtain one, and may prefer a master’s degree plus recent high school classroom experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to recent classroom experience.
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