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Nativity Schools of San Jose 2008 - 2009
Position Description

Intern Teacher
The Intern Teacher is an integral person in our school community, responsible for the direct spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of the students. Emphasis is placed on the formation of students who demonstrate character, leadership, and service for others. The Intern Teacher will work closely with school staff, volunteers, families and members of the community to ensure the overall success of each student. Based on the scope of this position, an undetermined amount of time will be required at NSSJ.

1. Administrative

  • work closely with the principal to establish, refine, and teach a challenging curriculum based on current California standards, Diocesan guidelines, and NSSJ student needs.
  • assist in development and implementation of school policies and procedures which protect, ensure, and develop the general welfare of the students
  • assist in long range planning of the school
  • communicate student progress with school staff, families, and students
  • participate in regularly scheduled conferences with parents / guardians
  • participate in recruitment fairs

2. Leadership

  • provide a visible role model for the Jesuit mission of the school by emphasizing the development and education of the whole person
  • assist in establishing a school culture emphasizing academic success, community, service to others, and character growth
  • establish a mentoring relationship with the mentor teacher
  • provide direct leadership in anticipating and responding to student needs
  • attend school leadership, curriculum, and professional development meetings

3. Instructional

  • foster an environment supportive of academic success
  • foster student unity and teamwork
  • assist in creation and implementation of curriculum
  • create short term lesson plans and yearly outlines based on curriculum
  • integrate technology into classroom instruction
  • remain professionally up to date in areas of instruction through conferences, workshops, further education, etc...
  • recruit speakers whose lives demonstrate the educational mission of the school
  • be informally and formally observed ( including pre and post conferences )

4. Service / Activity

  • daily participation in afternoon activities / service projects / athletics
  • participation in Saturday tutoring opportunities and field trips
  • oversee and coordinate extracurricular activities
  • supervise study hall two evenings per week

NSSJ Intern Program -- Explanations, Expectations and Limitations

The Intern Program at NSSJ offers college graduates an opportunity to teach full-time at SHNS and OLGNS while pursuing credential coursework at Santa Clara University. The purpose of the program is to attract quality individuals for our Nativity students and to assist young graduates in the pursuit of their teaching career. The Intern Program may be a one, two, or three year commitment.

The contract stipulates:
(Demanding) The mission of the Nativity Schools of San Jose demands that the staff and faculty maintain a constant commitment to hard work, moral integrity, spiritual values, and the highest professional standards. Its mission also requires that staff and faculty willingly make real personal sacrifices in the areas of salary, time, and commitment to social justice and the education of youth.

(Compensation) The “TEACHER will receive compensation package for the period of his/her contract. This includes housing, food stipend, transportation, medical insurance, $300 (first year) - $400 (second year) - $500 (second year plus JVC year) monthly stipend, and five (5) classes at Santa Clara University. A third year at the Teacher Intern position may be offered – at the discretion of the President and Principal.

Explanations – Expectations – and Limitations:

1. Housing – share an apartment or house with another intern Housing and utilities– are provided from the contract’s inception through the summer months - if the intern is returning the following year and attending summer school or working @ NSSJ’s summer camps. Otherwise, housing is not provided during July and early August.

2. Food Stipend -- breakfast and lunch are provided at NSSJ, and a supplemental $100 monthly stipend is given.

3. Transportation – if transportation is needed, interns are expected to share a school vehicle. Gas is provided to-and-from school and other school-related trips.

4. Medical Insurance – medical, dental and vision care is offered to Interns through Kaiser Health Insurance.

5. Teaching Commitment to NSSJ must come first and foremost. Each intern will be assigned a full-time teaching load at NSSJ.

6. Credential Course Load -- Interns are allowed to register for one (1) credential class per quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters) at SCU and two (2) courses during the summer session.

  • Limitations: First year interns may take only one SCU course per quarter. Second year interns may take two courses in two of the three quarters – only if they petition and receive approval from the school principal. Additionally, to guarantee afternoon activity period and Homework Club coverage, the interns must coordinate their course selections so that no more than two (2) interns are scheduled for a class on any one evening, Monday through Thursday. Any exceptions need to be approved by the school principal.

7. The Intern Program at NSSJ does not guarantee a credential at the conclusion of the contract. A student in the Intern Program for three years is eligible for enough SCU classes to complete the course requirements. HOWEVER, NSSJ makes no promises of a completed credential program. The credential requirements (both state student-teaching provisions and SCU course programs) may change over the term of the intern contract.

Intern Teacher Position Application

Please read over the attached Intern Job Description and NSSJ Intern Program Explanations, Expectations, and Limitations. Make a list of questions you might have that you want answered prior to applying. Call Fr. Peter Pabst, S.J. (President) or me at school (408-993-1293) as soon as possible – so that your questions can be answered.

Requested Paperwork Please send the following materials:

  • A brief cover letter stating why you are interested in teaching junior high students from NSSJ.
  • A personal resume – highlighting your educational background
  • Three reference letters or names and phone numbers of references

Screening and Selection Process at NSSJ

  • Gather and review cover letters and resumes.
  • Read and interview references
  • If geographically possible, plan a twenty-minute teaching session with our 6th grade
  • Personal interview or conference call with President and Principal

Timetable
ASAP

Thank you for expressing an interest in the Nativity Schools of San Jose. I look forward to reading your application.

Sincerely,
Kevin Eagleson
Principal
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