The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Arlington are committed to providing education in all areas of study. Educated professionals who are highly competent and certified are the foundation of quality education and are essential to the schools if high standards are to be maintained.
The Staff of Epiphany meet or exceed requirements set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Minimum qualifications of professional competency
A Bachelor's degree and possession of a valid teaching certificate from a State Department of Education; or evidence of at least two (2) years satisfactory experience pertinent to their professional assignment; or,
A Bachelor's degree with at least 15 credit hours in the subject area of employment; additional minimal qualifications may be required by an individual school.
In addition to the Diocesan requirements for employment, any teacher who teaches a class of religion must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and a faith-filled witness to Christ.
Professional Standards
Faculty members will provide solid formation in the Catholic religion and academic excellence in secular subjects.
Faculty members will fulfill their duties under the authority of the Diocese, the Pastor and the principal.
Faculty members must be willing to promote the purpose of Catholic education through their personal lives, professional skills, word and example, both in and outside of the school.
Faculty members must uphold and propagate the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church; they must be devoted to the implementation of these teachings in the daily conduct of the students.
Faculty members who are baptized Catholics must be practicing Catholics in good standing (i.e., able to receive the Sacraments and, if married, in a valid Church marriage).
Faculty members will promote and encourage frequent liturgical celebrations as well as prayer before and after class.
Faculty members will encourage students to follow standards of behavior that promote academic excellence, the dress code of the school, and Christian respect for all persons, property, and lawful authority especially the authority of the Catholic Church.
Faculty members will promote academic excellence through the diligent teaching of secular subjects in the context of the teaching mission of the Catholic Church and through the use of their own talents and professional skills which call forth students' positive response and enthusiastic participation in the learning process.
114 E. Edmondson Street |
Culpeper, Va 22701 | Telephone: 540-825-9017 | Fax: 540-825-8987
