Theology Teacher (Bible, Church History) - St. John Paul II Catholic High School

Description

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking the next member of its distinguished faculty. Currently, we are seeking a theology teacher with the ability to teach a wide range of courses in the department, specifically Scripture and Church History, using a Great Books context for curriculum design. Depending on experience and interest, courses in the department are shared among its members. This is a full-time/exempt position.

This staff member ideally could also assist in (but not lead) the school's Catholic formation team, working with a small group of teachers and administrators to run the school's Catholic formational program (small faith groups, Sacraments, retreats, student leaders, etc.).

The school seeks to maintain a fully and authentically Catholic environment. Theology candidates must be practicing Catholics.

** EXPERIENCE WITH HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL INSTRUCTION IS PREFERRED. **

• Responsibilities & Duties

Prepare curriculum documents to include standards, scope and sequences, syllabi, and lesson plans

Use appropriate and varied instructional strategies, activities, and materials to promote student success and achievement

Consistently monitor student achievement through appropriate and varied formative and summative assessments

Update the school's electronic gradebook site (RenWeb) with lesson plans and student grades at least once per week

Establish and maintain open communication with students, their parents, and administration

Attend faculty meetings, events, and professional development

Collaborate with other faculty members for professional, instructional, and supervisory duties

Assume a variety of roles in support of student activities outside of class, both during the school day and after normal school hours

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Theology from a Catholic university

• A valid Texas Teacher's Certificate, or 12 credit hours in education courses

• Technology Proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and internet use for educational purposes)

Additional Qualifications

Be an active Catholic, with a desire and ability to lead young people by example into a deeper communion with our faith, our Blessed Mother, and her Son, Jesus Christ

Have knowledge of both curriculum and instruction, and the ability to engage and instruct students in the content area

Have the ability to manage a classroom along with student behavior

Promptly address student needs through interventions, including modifying instructional approaches

Have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers

Be a lifelong learner of his/her practice, and have an openness to self-reflect, receive, and implement feedback on improving their teaching skills.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer