Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Rockport, TX 78382Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationSacred Heart School in Rockport, Texas, is hiring a qualified Interventionist for Reading and Mathematics. The Interventionist fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by evaluating the learners’ needs and then working with the student within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Tutor provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future.
Ministerial Character:
The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people. He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church. When this is a full-time position, the employee is eligible for medical insurance and other benefits offered by the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Responsibilities:
The list below reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the primary functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
As an integral part of ministry for the Church, this position will support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in both professional and personal life
Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Continuously grow in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
Serve students needing additional individual or small group instruction
Mental/Physical Demands:
Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and balancing
Ability to left 10 pounds or more
Ability to maintain composure under duress
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, with 12 hours in education or a valid state certificate as specified by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops’ Education Department and the Diocese of Corpus Christi
Training and experience in the Science of Teaching Reading, Fountas & Pinnell Phonetics screening, and Orton & Gillingham Dyslexia Training
Teachers of Religion must fulfill the 150-hour minimum requirements for religious education
Non-Catholic teachers are required to have a knowledge of the Catholic faith and support the goals of Catholic tradition in education
Teaching experience at the elementary level is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with diocesan policies and procedures
Valid Texas driver’s license
Must be 21 years old or older
Additional Requirements:
Must successfully complete criminal history background check, motor vehicle record review, and drug screening
Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources is required
Must adhere to all diocesan policies and procedures
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction
Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
Skill in using job-appropriate technology such as Learning Ally and Accelerated Reading
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Ability to work well with others in the school community
Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner
Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals
Ability to respond to individual learning needs
Ability to track student performance and help students realize growth
To be considered for employment with the Diocese of Corpus Christi locations, all interested individuals must complete the online application at https://diocesecc.org/human-resources.
