Elementary Teacher 2026-2027
About The Position
· Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students. · Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction. · Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students. · Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando; · Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate. · Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs. · Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects. · Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records. · Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment. · Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school. · Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters. · Maintains professional relationship between school and parents. · Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications. · Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school. · Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports. · Assists in the protection of student and school property. · Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools. · Monitors students in a testing environment. · Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities. · Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies. · Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college that is recognized as acceptable for Florida certification.
- Must hold or obtain a Professional Certificate in subject area taught within three years of hire.
- Documented progress towards certification must be made within the first year of hire and filed in school personnel file; otherwise teaching contract cannot be renewed.
- Must hold or obtain Faith Fit Enrichment Certification in Levels 1, 2, and 3 within three years of hire and continue ongoing enrichment.
Responsibilities
- Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students.
- Diagnoses and analyzes for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
- Assesses student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando
- Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
- Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.
- Cooperates with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects.
- Maintains accurate student academic records and attendance records.
- Maintains a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
- Participates in the performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
- Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
- Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
- Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
- Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
- Assists in the protection of student and school property.
- Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
- Monitors students in a testing environment.
- Maintains timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.
- Performs all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
