History Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Instructors of the Cristo Rey are primarily responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary Catholic learning community in accordance with the Cristo Rey Curriculum. Faculty are charged with modeling the principles that enable our students to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Uphold School Culture-

• Uphold the Cristo Rey mission, vision and values.
• Embrace school-wide systems and ensure high standards of behavior.
• Collaborate with school leadership, providing input and leadership of school programs.
• Actively participate in professional development sessions.
• Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents and students.
• Be committed to a longer school day and calendar year.
• Adhere to professional guidelines, including professional dress, as indicated in the staff handbook.
• Participate in school-wide culture, academic and faith formation events, including, but not limited to, admissions events, parent/teacher conferences, Faculty/Staff Retreats, and Student Retreats which may fall on evenings and weekends.
• Supervise students by being present at all school masses/assemblies.
• Provide substitute classroom coverage as needed.
• Value and support the Corporate Work Study Program as a place of learning and growth for students.
• Know, teach and follow school-wide routines and procedures (CRRHS non-negotiables).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Instructional-

• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Develop rigorous lessons in subject area through a culturally relevant lens for predominantly first generation, low-income students.
• Use Cristo Rey Network and College Board standards, assessments & initiatives to maintain on grade level, high rigor curriculum.
• Fully and actively participate in instructional coaching and evaluation.
• Honor CRR grading philosophy, maintain accurate and up-to-date gradebooks, and communicate with families regarding student academics and behavior.
• Tutor students during Office Hours.
• Collaborate with colleagues during planning periods for the advancement of student academics.
• Attend faculty and department meetings as well as in-service and professional development workshops, as directed by the administration.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development including grades, attendance, and behavior.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, network policies and school regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Teacher's Certification strongly preferred, OR
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in the content area AND must complete state certification within the first two years of employment.