Job Abstract

Our Lady of the Rosary School, located in Paramount, seeks an energetic and faith-filled teacher with a strong work ethic and outstanding interpersonal skills to join our middle school collaboration team. The chosen candidate will serve as a 7th-grade homeroom teacher and middle school Language Arts teacher. The school teacher respects Catholic values and aids students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living in and out of the classroom. The candidate must be skilled and creative in word study, fluency, writing, and reading in accordance with ELA CCSS standards. The teacher will prepare unit plans that include daily lesson plans with clear objectives, procedures, and assessments. The candidate must create an inclusive environment and believe all students can learn. The teacher must be able to meet the needs of various learning styles and implement the Multi-Tiered System of Support. It includes the accommodation lessons to meet the student’s needs. The successful candidate must also be knowledgeable in integrating technology throughout the curriculum and using Google Classroom. This teacher must be willing to work as a team member and participate in the school’s community life, including additional duties as needed. The school teacher’s other responsibilities include delivering a high-quality, rigorous, and coherent curriculum, planning, implementing, and reflecting upon all aspects of instruction in the assigned areas to realize the school’s mission in a Catholic faith-filled environment. This teacher must be willing to work as a team member and participate in the school’s community life, including additional duties as needed.

Curriculum and Planning

• Learn content and skills as detailed in curriculum support materials (e.g., teacher guides), CIP framework for teaching, as well as Common Core or other related standards
• Develop purposeful, rigorous, and engaging daily and long-term plans aligned to standards and regularly revisit these materials
• Submit necessary curriculum documents (e.g., scope and sequence, curriculum maps, lesson plans, reteach plans, intellectual preparation documents) as requested
• Create, administer, and analyze meaningful and frequent assessments from which reteaches are planned
• Maintain the necessary records of student progress toward academic goals; meet deadlines for submitting data

In the Classroom

• Maintain a productive, safe, and disciplined learning environment in which classroom values, teaching points, process charts, and student work are displayed
• Maximize instruction time by keeping the flow of classroom activities moving smoothly and efficiently throughout the day
• Uphold all school policies and follow procedures and protocols
• Provide the differentiation and accommodations needed for the growth and success of all students; go above and beyond to ensure that all students are meeting appropriate standards
• Invest time in knowing students and demonstrate an active interest in their well-being; use kind, firm body language to convey authority and care
• Review and comply with guidelines of students’ IEPs, follow IDEA reporting requirements, and provide information about student performance and services received

Communication and Collaboration

• Fully embrace the school’s mission and values and promote them to students, parents, and colleagues
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team, across grade bands, and across departments, coordinating all instructional activities with teachers, assistants, and instructional leaders; collaborate with other staff to envision and execute projects
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop systems for student accountability and academic ownership
• Proactively seek assistance or advice when faced with challenging teaching situations;
• Maintain positive relationships with and support the learning of all staff members
• Appropriately give and receive feedback to/from students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration
• Keep families well-informed of student performance and progress

Professionalism and Work Day Expectations

• Fully participate in all school and grade-level meetings, designated school functions outside of school hours, and opportunities for individual and school-wide professional development
• Meet expectations, including punctuality and professionalism in conversation and in writing; consistently meet deadlines and communicate frequently and appropriately on progress on projects and goals.
• Reflect on professional practice through self-analysis and engagement in informal and formal feedback processes

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Single Subject Teaching Credential, English/Language Arts, or
• Multiple Subject Teacher Credential, with English/LanguageArtsAuthorization
• Significant experience working with and/or teaching children in middle school grades required
• At least three years of successful, full-time lead teaching experience in reading/literacy is required.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Position Starting Date: August 1, 2024

Submit resume and cover letter.
A list of professional references with telephone numbers and written reference letters may also be provided.

Please submit the requested information to
Vanessa Rivas, Principal
Email: mrsvanrivas@olrwarriors.org
Subject: ELA Middle School Teacher Position

To access additional information about Our Lady of the Rosary School, please visit Rosary’s website: www.olrcatholicschool.com

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.