Teacher

Notre Dame School of Dallas
Teacher Job Description

Notre Dame School recognizing that each person is created in the image of God educates students withdevelopmental disabilities and facilitates their integration into society.

Purpose: To provide appropriate educational vocational and independent living skills training that is designedto enhance student functioning build confidence and develop responsibility in each and every student. NotreDame School serves students ages 621 with mild to moderate developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities:
* Develop an annual IEP and Transition Plan as appropriate based on level of functioning student need andparental input.
* Choose objectives and activities in the subject area assigned appropriate to the age and functioning level ofthe students.
* Develop lesson plans describing weekly activities designed to address specific objectives as outlined in thestudents Individual Education Plan for physical education.
* Supervise students to maximize their participation in the class.
* Show evidence of preparation by having appropriate materials/supplies available for activities and byplanning for the maximum participation of assistants and volunteers assigned to the class.
* Maintain a favorable positive climate for learning this includes a clean and orderly classroom that isattractive and educational in nature.
* Maintain records of the activities and the students quarterly progress based on a minimum of threeassessments per nineweek period.
* Attend and actiyely participate in departmental meetings to discuss student needs concerns etc.

* Consider individual student needs in developing and maintaining reasonable rules of classroom behavior.
* Develop individual behavior plans as needed.
* Treat the students with respect and dignity and assist them to develop the skills needed to participate fully intheir community.
* Participate in workshops/seminars (minimum 8 hours a year) to meet personal and professional goalsmutually determined by teacher and principal.
* Perform all required school routines and responsibilities on time.
* Exercise professional judgment in absences from work be on time.
* Act in a professional and confidential manner when dealing with parents administration and coworkers.
* Work to develop and maintain a positive school environment for staff and students alike.
* Implement the philosophy of a Catholic Christian education through instruction and action.
* All Upper School teachers are expected to go off campus to job sites and/or Community Based Instruction.

Supervision:

The teacher reports directly to the principal but is expected to work cooperatively with the Department Head.She/He is responsible for the supervision of the students assigned to her/him on the daily schedule. He/She isalso responsible for providing supervision and an explanation of the activities to the teacher assistants andvolunteers that are assigned to his/her classes. Students are supervised at all times.

Qualifications:
* A baclielors degree from an accredited college with a minimum of 12 hours in education (special educationcertification is preferred)
* Experience working with children and the ability to communicate with and motivate them to reach their fullpotential
* Good planning and organizational skills
* Ability to work well with other staff and volunteers a team player
* Knowledge and use of good behavior management strategies

Compensation
Salary range based on qualifications. Benefits package includes employee health dental and vision plans
401K. Paid time off to include all school holidays and the month of July.

About Notre Dame School of Dallas
Notre Dame School recognizing that each person is created in the image of God educates students withdevelopmental disabilities and facilitates their integration into society. Notre Dame School is in the Uptownneighborhood of Dallas and currently serves 160 students with developmental disabilities ages 6 21.

Location:

2018 Allen Street

Dallas Texas 75204

214.720.3911

www.NotreDameSchool