Theology Teacher

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Bourgade Catholic High School Teacher Job Description I. POSITION TITLE:Teacher Department:Bourgade Catholic High School Grade:9-12 Supervisor:Mr. Tom Brennan, Principal II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Applicants must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Applicants must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education: • Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education. • Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching. • Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church. • Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society. • Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives. Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned: • Provides a positive learning environment. • Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning. • Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school. • Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community. • Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws. • Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents. • Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards: • Integrates Church’s teachings in all aspects of the curriculum. • Determines levels of student achievement. • Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs. • Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students. • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction. • Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents. • Includes all students in presentation and discussions. Evaluates student progress effectively: • Uses a variety of ongoing assessments. • Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school. • Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance. • Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal. • Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal • Maintains daily lesson plans. Establishes positive school-community relationships: • Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community. • Promotes respectful and positive school relationships. • Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community. • Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents. • Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school. • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services. Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications: • Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities. • Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations. • Attends diocesan sponsored in-services. • Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services. • Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement. • Maintains personal professional development records. Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED • Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations. • Must use good judgment in daily encounters. • Must use verbal and written language correctly. • Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor. • Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology. • Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION • Applicants must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church • Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non – Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy. • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a Catholic institution • Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable Accreditation requirements. • Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct. • FBI Fingerprint clearance completed. • Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $46,300.00 - $73,678.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person