Resource Teacher - St John the Baptist School - Silver Spring Maryland

St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Silver Spring Maryland is hiring a full time Resource Teacher for the 202526 school year.
This role will report to the Principal and the salary range is $46000 to $54000.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to:

The full time Resource Teacher will be responsible for:

Planning

• Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.

Utilize Standardize Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  inform instruction.
• Plan lessons that are learner based.
• Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.

Instruction

• Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction guide instruction individual/ group practice questioning demonstration and discovery.
• Plan individual and group instruction that includes lectures discussion and handson activities.
• Administer assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
• Assigns class and homework that support the lessons objective and reenforces the learning process.

Classroom Management

• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce rules that are clear and foster an atmosphere in which all can thrive.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Set high expectations for achievement.
• Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.

Communication

• Maintain a grade book that reflects students progress on a variety of formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor students grades and communicate status to parents and administration.
• Inform students and parents of assignments/projects and provide detailed written instructions rubrics and due dates.
• Routinely post up to date information (homework projects and grades) to the schools grade book portal.
• Use email notes home and phone calls to inform parents if a student is not making adequate academic or behavior progress.
• Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavior intervention
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.

Catholic Identity

• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs traditions and practices.
• Reflect the Catholic Churchs teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools Third Revision 2018
• Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass penance services prayer services etc.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
• Plan and teach religion classes (if applicable) that align with the ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).

NonInstructional Duties

• Perform duties such as carpool recess lunch and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after hours school events (as required).
• Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings.
• Must obtain Maryland Virginia or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire. (Policies for Catholic Schools Third Edition 2018
• Must obtain required religious certification. (as required)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Current teacher certification in Maryland Virginia or Washington DC (candidates have 3 years from hire to earn their certification)
• Knowledge of child development and supervision
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (preferred)