Alliance for Catholic Education
St. Procopius School is Chicago's only dual-language school. Serving students from PreK-8th grade, students are fully immersed in the Spanish language and culture. Through this model, students are taught in Spanish and graduate as bilingual and biliterate leaders of our community. St. Procopius School seeks talented, fluent Spanish speakers to provide authentic instruction and cultural experience for all students. Teaching 100% of day in Spanish to preschool students. Aligning curricular standards with state guidelines and Common Core. Monitoring student progress through standards-based assessments. Communicating regularly with families about academic and social/behavioral issues.
In the dual-language model, this teacher is responsible for teaching 3rd and 4th grade ELA, math, and religion. This teacher works closely with the 3rd grade Spanish teacher to bridge instruction and content between English and Spanish to foster a strong, dual-language experience for all students.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will:
teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church
act as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church’s ministry
know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures of the Catholic school
complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago (regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition)
lead and/or participate in any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal
communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal
participate in any and all professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish
perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal
attend required faculty and staff meetings
cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities and projects
maintain accurate student attendance and academic records
maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment
participate in the annual performance review
maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters
positively represent the school/parish at all school/parish events (including extracurricular activities) and in the general public
the principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers)
compliance with safe environment requirements
bachelor’s degree
valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required)
complete Catholic identity formation training