Science Teacher

Looking for a career where your work is valued and you feel supported by your team? Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools is hiring for a Science Teacher at our Junior High. Apply today to work in a culture that encourages professional, personal, and spiritual growth. You will have the opportunity to start with us, stay with us, and grow with us!

OurMissiondesiresto form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.We are seeking an individual who will exhibit theCore Valuesof Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools:Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrityand create an environment of trust.

Responsibilities:

– Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
– Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
– Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
– Assist students with questions
– Prepare classroom for class activities
– Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
– Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students varying needs
– Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
– Use relevant technology to support instruction
– Observe and evaluate students performance and development
– Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on computer
– Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
– Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
– Maintain accurate and complete records of students progress and development
– Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations
– Prepare required reports on students and activities
– Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
– Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
– Create bulletin boards
– Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
– Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
– Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
– Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
– Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
– Attend conferences to meet with parents
– Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
– Promote the mission of Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools
– Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church
– Various duties as assigned

Qualifications:

– Exhibit the core values of Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
– Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
– State certification
– Knowledge of relevant technology
– Excellent verbal and written communication
– Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
– Self-motivated with high energy

Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our six elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service. Apply today to be considered for this position.