Seek an understanding of, and implement the educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local school; Strictly observe the Code of Professional Ethics; Instruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide students' learning throughout the day, and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needs; Attend to related professional duties, including but not limited to: planning lessons, preparing materials, helping individual students, reading professional literature, serving on diocesan staff committees, attending regularly scheduled faculty meetings and conferring with the principal on instructional and disciplinary problems; Participate in all faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunities; Attend teacher institutes as stipulated by the school and the Catholic Schools Office; Complete Catholic Identity Formation Training and other required professional development from the Diocese of Joliet; Join with the other staff members in supervising the children and maintaining discipline on the premises before, during and after school; Be present when classes are scheduled to begin and not leave the classroom during class periods except for emergency reasons; Have general knowledge of all information contained in each student's cumulative folder; Secure the approval of the principal for important communications with parents concerning school matters; Encourage responsibility on the part of students in their conduct and behavior with each other and with others outside the school community; Contribute to the nurturing and advancement of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the students; Make appropriate reports to the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students; Work together with parents to assist them in their role as primary educators of their children; Consistently communicate with and/or meet with parents regarding student progress in school. Communicate professionally with all constituents including (but not limited to); school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents; Effectively use technology to enhance student learning; Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.