Middle School Resource Teacher, Saint Simon Parish School, 2024 – 2025 School Year

Apr 18, 2024

Saint Simon Parish School is seeking a Middle School Resource Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Saint Simon Parish School is located in Los Altos, California, serving 530 students in grades preschool through eighth grade. The school was established in 1961 and remains a leader in innovative Catholic elementary education in Silicon Valley. We were named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School in the Exemplary High Performing category. We strive to build a welcoming community, grounded in academic excellence, where students are guided by Catholic values, encouraged to discover and develop their talents, and inspired to lead lives of service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support and uphold a faith-filled, Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Facilitate growth of students with diverse learning needs and be willing to implement necessary accommodations in order for the student to realize success and extend their learning.
• Possess knowledge of the California curriculum and content standards, as well as have demonstrable knowledge of Common Core Standards (including CA Common Core) and experience with pacing guides.
• Exhibit a genuine openness to grow and adapt effectively, to respond positively to coaching and capacity development in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum to engage students.
• Use a variety of data to respond to student learning needs.
• Effectively and regularly communicate with parents and students regarding relevant classroom engagement opportunities, as well as student growth and achievement.
• Willingly perform assigned supervision responsibilities and after-school meetings and events, in addition to other duties assigned by the school administration.
• Assist with administration and analysis of standardized assessments under the direction of school administration.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student, school staff and institutional information.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• A valid CA teaching credential is required; however, if a candidate does not presently have a valid CA teaching credential, he or she will be required to obtain one within a time period prescribed by the Diocese of San Jose.
• An affinity for working with children, especially the understanding of developmental stages within this age group.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a passion for the formation of young minds, hearts, and spirits;
• Possess a genuine willingness to grow and to be an active collaborator.
• Ability to integrate technology into education/curriculum regularly to enhance student learning.

Salary Range: $63,000 – $100,000 per year based on education and experience.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Ann Kozlovsky, at akozlovsky@stsimon.org

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Saint Simon Parish School is seeking a middle school English/language arts teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Saint Simon Parish School is located in Los Altos, California, serving 530 students in grades preschool through eighth grade. The school was established in 1961 and remains a leader in innovative Catholic elementary education in Silicon Valley. We were named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School in the Exemplary High Performing category. We strive to build a welcoming community, grounded in academic excellence, where students are guided by Catholic values, encouraged to discover and develop their talents, and inspired to lead lives of service. Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Ann Kozlovsky, at akozlovsky@stsimon.org.

Under the general supervision of the principal, teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of a faith, academic, and socio-emotional program that follows the Diocesan, California, and school standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices. 
• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student. 
• Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions. 
• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment. 
• Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective. 
• Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration. 
• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools 
• Collaborate with school employees. 
• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis. 
• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration. 

• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment. 
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators. 
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students. 
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook. 
• Work as part of a team 
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed. 

Vision, Strategy and Leadership: 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Strong managerial and administrative skills 
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public. 
• Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner. 
• Self-motivated and reliable. 
• Knowledge of first-aid procedures. 
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy. 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external). 
• Ethical and discreet team player. 

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required. 
• A valid CA teaching credential preferred. 
• Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred. 
• Experience in Catholic education, preferred. 

Leadership Skills: 

• Coaching/Mentoring 

Language Skills:  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school. 
• English, required. 

Technical Skills:  

• Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications. 
• Experience with school information systems (SIS). 

Physical Demands:  

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting. 
• Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system. 
• Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards. 
• Level of vision, hearing, speaking required. 

Other Requirements:  

• Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.  
• Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith. 

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to akozlovsky@stsimon.org

Please note: Candidates who are invited to interview will be contacted to arrange interview times.

Annual salary is based on Salary scale in accordance with the Teacher Salary Guidelines. Salary Range: $63,000 – $100,000 per year based on education and experience.