2024-2025 Ls Learning Specialist

Position Overview

· The teacher in a Regnum Christi School has the mission of integrally forming (academically, humanly, spiritually, and apostolically) the students to whom he/she gives classes.

· The teacher is to teach one or more of the subjects of the approved National Consultants for Education program of education to his/her students. The teacher encourages, assesses, monitors, and records the progress of individual students.

· The teacher fosters a love for learning with his/her students, nurturing their appreciation for values and culture on the national and universal levels, awakening the intellectual, artistic, and human abilities of the students in their care; and stimulating their desire to learn and research through an appealing, dynamic way of transmitting knowledge.

· The teacher creates and maintains an effective learning environment for his/her students. Each teacher must know, assimilate, and fully practice the ideals, principles and teaching methodology of the school. Teachers must carry out their work professionally and with a spirit of initiative, creating an environment of confidence and respect.

· The teacher should give witness as authentic Christian and human being both through his/her words and through his/her works. He/she should be responsible and faithful to his commitments inside and outside the school.

Qualifications

The Learning Specialist Teacher should meet the following qualifications:

· University education degree, with post-graduate degree preferred.

· Valid teaching license.

· Minimum of two years’ teaching experience.

· Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Skill for transmitting knowledge and to stimulate a desire to learn in students.

· Excellent social qualities

· Firm and kind character

· Capacity for managing groups.

· Practicing Catholic with an excellent moral reputation and apostolic zeal for working for the Church

· Honest and faithful to the school

Specific Responsibilities

· Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to a range of classes.

· Exercising students in the development of their intellectual skills and abilities

· Motivating students to continual personal improvement

· Marking work and giving timely and appropriate feedback; communicating any issues to parent and your supervisor

· Maintaining constant supervision and discipline among the students in their care inside and outside the classroom

· Maintaining an effective and formative learning environment within the classroom according to school guidelines; monitoring classroom and school environment to ensure that it remains clean, safe and in good condition.

· Maintaining appropriate records of student progress and development, including report cards; recommending students for awards

· Keeping up to date with developments in his/her subject area and new resources and methods; devising and writing new materials in support of the approved curriculum

· Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment appropriate for achieving student formation objectives.

· Devising and adapting resources to suit the formation needs of his/her students; assisting students with learning and behavior difficulties to overcome their difficulties; supporting students, one-on-one, through academic or personal difficulties.

· Preparing students for standardized tests; administering and invigilating tests

· Assisting in the preparation and coordination of classroom-based and school-wide celebrations, activities, academic contests, and formation programs

· Managing student behavior in the classroom and on school grounds, applying appropriate and effective motivational discipline measures in cases of inappropriate behavior; informing the Dean of Student Life in a timely manner of any student behavior infractions.

· Supervising and supporting the work of any assigned teacher assistant; mentoring any assigned teachers

· Fulfilling student supervision duties as assigned, directing student transitions between classes in a silent and orderly manner.

· Participating in and organizing extracurricular programs and activities as assigned; motivating students to actively participate.

· Participating in regular one-on-one, grade-level and departmental meetings; participating in parent/teacher meetings, parents conference, etc. as directed by your supervisor.

· Making continual progress in personal professional growth and development; actively participating in all school sponsored training activities

· Liaising with other professionals including the dean of student life, dean of discipline, dean of academic affairs, formation team leaders

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $7.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Irving, TX 75062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person