Full-Time 5th Grade English Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher - St. Juliana Catholic School

St. Juliana Catholic School located in West Palm Beach, FL is searching for a full time 5th Grade English Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance. The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees. Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Professional Duties

Essential Communication Duties and Responsibilities:

• To follow all policies and procedures of the Diocese.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with colleagues.
• To support the total school program.
• To develop healthy, professional relationships and positive communication with administration, faculty, parents and students.
• To assume a personal responsibility for contributing to the work of the school.
• To follow directives and teaching duties as required by the Principal which may include participation in school clubs, organizations and sports.
• To participate in all workshops, parent and faculty meetings as required by the Principal or Diocese
• To give full support to the Diocese and local administration; to fulfill the duties inherent in the teaching profession; to further professional growth by participation in diocesan and local in-service days
  
  

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree
• Current and valid Florida state teaching certificate or the equivalent acceptable to the Florida Catholic Conference Accreditation Committee. Teachers without pre-existing certification must comply with diocesan procedures for obtaining the required certification. It is understood that once the application is in process, teachers should fulfill all requirements necessary to complete the process in a timely fashion, but within five years.
• All full-time teachers should attain a Foundation Level Diocesan Catechetical Certificate. All elementary teachers who teach 3 or more religion classes must have a Level II Catechist certification. Secondary teachers that teach religion must have a Level III Catechist certification.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Catholic education
• Proficient in technology / Use of educational programs and devices
• Excellent and professional interpersonal skills.
• Honor confidentiality and code of conduct agreement
• Ability to work effectively with peers
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Strong organizational skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequent light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. driving) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Frequent time spent working closely with others
• Frequent periods of working alone
• Occasional periods of time outside
  
  

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Disclaimer: The above duties are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Additional job duties may be assigned at any time. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with the following:

• Resume that includes personal email and cell phone number
• Salary requirements
• List of references
  
  

to the attention of Christina Macey, chrmacey@sjswpb.org