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St. Therese, Fort Wayne - PreK Teacher
Job Description
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES - TEACHER
Responsible to:Principal Duties and Responsibilities :
Models and teaches Catholic doctrine, values, and morals. Works cooperatively with administrators, faculty, students and parents to form a faith community in the school and parish. Prepares lesson plans and teaches in assigned subject area and grade level in accordance with state and diocesan guidelines. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by adapting instructional methods and teaching materials to student needs. Uses various assessments to measure student growth. Assigns and monitors student activities to promote student learning. Supervises students within the school. Supervises students both at and away from the school when participating in school-sponsored activities in an official capacity. Consistently enforces the school's discipline policies to maintain student behavior and discipline in the classroom. Communicates regularly and effectively with parents regarding student progress. Maintains school records as required by school policy. Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth. Must be able to implement school safety procedures. Participates in diocesan and school improvement goals including professional development. Fosters the spiritual development of students. Performs other work related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned by the principalEducation, Experience and Skills Required :
See P3020 for Non-discrimination and Religious Standards. Applicants who are Catholic must be practicing Catholics Indiana teaching license in appropriate grade level/teaching area; or demonstrated eligibility to receive license. High level thinking skills. Currently qualified to speak and write coherently, fluently and grammatically correct English. Currently physically qualified to supervise students adequately. Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.Physical Requirements :
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Career Insights for Special Education Teacher
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$64,133 / year median in Indiana
+5% projected growth