Grade 4 (two positions) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Grade 4 (two positions)
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
St. Agnes Elementary – Arlington, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5208615

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2025
Job Description
Saint Agnes School is a K0 to 8 school located in the heart of Arlington, Massachusetts. Saint Agnes is a rich Catholic community with a wonderful parish and is part of the Arlington Catholic High School/Saint Agnes School network. With over 135 years of community based Catholic education, Saint Agnes is at the forefront of Catholic Education in the Boston Metro West.

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PURPOSE

AND SCOPE

Saint Agnes School is looking to hire 2 fourth grade Elementary teacher 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 grade level standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues own professional development; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the Principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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 and implements teachings into lesson plans.
Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
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.
Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
Shows respect, fairness, and professionalism when dealing with students, faculty, parents, and all members of the school community.
Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.
Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and grade level standards:
Sets high levels of student achievement and continues to raise the academic bar as students grow and meet their potential.
Uses appropriate teaching and differentiation strategies to meet individual student learning and emotional 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.
Evaluates student progress effectively:
Prepares daily lesson plans in advance and in partnership with co-teachers and/or other learning specialists; adjusts lesson plans accordingly as students and classrooms require it.
Uses a variety of ongoing assessments to progress monitor student growth and adjust accordingly.
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 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.
Establishes positive school-community relationships:
Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
Holds regular conferences and meetings with parents to discuss student progress and invest families in their student’s growth.
Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school.
Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and professional development opportunities.
Continues own professional development:
Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
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.
Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Position Type:

Full-time