Good Shepherd Catholic School is seeking an educational and spiritual leader who encourages excellence in all students through best practices and innovative and traditional education programs infused with Catholic social teaching.
Candidate can effectively implement the appropriate curriculum program for the successful instruction and guidance of students according to their individual needs and abilities.
As a representative of the school the parish and the Diocese of Dallas the candidate collaborates and cooperates with other members of the staff in promoting and enhancing the religious character of the educational experiences provided for students.
Preferred Catholic in good standing that demonstrates strong faith and willingness to share that faith with students by supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
Meets professional teacher education requirements
Relevant teaching experience
Competent in usage of technology
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Teach the approved WV state Science curriculum
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- 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 and assignments
- Provide appropriate 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 laws 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
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
- Perform certain pastoral duties but not limited to 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
- Keep up to date with developments in subject area teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Other duties as assigned
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Self-motivation
- High energy level
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- High work standards
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Organizing and planning
- Learning orientation
- Critical thinking
- Stress tolerance
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Work well with teammates