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The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 154 elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a teacher in a Catholic school, the Teacher acts as a representative of the Catholic Church to the students, both as a role model and through the various tasks, actions and other responsibilities assigned to the Teacher. The Teacher is a ministerial employee because of the Teacher’s role as both a representative of the Church and as a communicator of the Church’s message to the children entrusted to the Church’s care.

The Teacher is hired by and is directly accountable to the principal. The Teacher agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Office of Catholic Schools as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the local school. The Teacher cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education. The Teacher is a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago, effectuating his ministry of Catholic education and the religious teachings and doctrine of the Catholic Church at the level of the local school.

SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION

The Teacher will be able to teach Algebra I to freshwomen (both Honors and College Prep levels) and Algebra III (College Prep level) to seniors.

• The teacher may need to assist in our Resource room…where students of any grade level can be assigned to get extra coursework help, assistance with organization, or just a quiet space to do homework.

• The Teacher will have a Formation group…a class in the middle of the day opposite lunch where students are in a smaller grouping and can cover topics such as goal setting, stress management, communication skill, etc.

• The Teacher will assist the school by having an Outside duty (either before or after school, generally once a week), a Lunch Duty Supervision (generally once a week), by Moderating a Club (generally once a month), Supervising Detention (generally 1-2 times per semester), helping with MASH (Mandatory After School Help for students who receive a D or F in a core subject, occurring 2 times a week, depending on the schedule). Teachers can coach a sport if they are interested.

The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment to be considered for this teacher opportunity and to determine compensation.

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Resume
Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained
Acceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicable
Professional References