Science Teacher

Looking for a career where your work is valued and you feel supported by your team? Bishop O’Gorman 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!

Our ‘Mission’ desires “to 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 the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools:  Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and 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 student’s 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 O†Gorman Catholic Schools
• Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Various duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Bachelor’s 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 O’Gorman 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.