Saint Simon The Apostle School Hiring for rd Grade Teacher at Indianapolis, IN Full Time

1. Prays with and for students, families and colleagues and their intentions. Plans and celebrates liturgies and prayer services.

2. Teaches and celebrates Catholic traditions and all observances in the Liturgical Year.

3. Models the example of Jesus, the Master Teacher, in what He taught, how He lived, and how He treated others.

4. Communicates the Catholic faith to students by direct teaching of Religion and/or, as appropriate, by the integration of moral values in all curriculum areas.

5. Conveys the Church’s message and carries out its mission by modeling a Christ-centered life.

6. Participates in religious instruction and Catholic formation, including Christian services, offered at the school. Non-Catholic teachers are expected to participate to the fullest extent possible (e.g., non-Catholics would come forward to receive a blessing instead of Holy Communion in the Catholic Mass)

Role: Designs and Plans Instruction

1. Uses archdiocesan and state curriculum standards for long-range and short- range objectives.

2. Prepares daily lesson plans, and submits them to the principal per the principal’s directive.

3. Provides varied learning strategies to meet the needs of all students, using assessment data to inform instructional practices.

4. Provides enrichment for high ability students and accommodations/modifications for students with learning differences.

5. Chooses high quality and appropriate supplementary instructional materials.

6. Plans, if appropriate, field trips that enrich the curriculum.

Role: Implements Curriculum and Manages Instruction

1. Conducts large group, small group and individual instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

2. Uses a variety of methods and strategies suited to the students and the lessons taught.

3. Encourages higher level thinking skills.

4. Uses media and technology to support learning.

5. Establishes efficient classroom routines to maximize “bell to bell” instructional time.

6. Follows ISPs, CSEPs, and Catholic School Accommodation Plans for students who have them.

7. Is available to support student learning outside class hours (before and after school support, etc.).