(2025-2026) High School Biology Teacher, Allentown Central Catholic High School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Allentown Central Catholic High School Allentown

Position Description

Job Title: Biology Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

FSLA: Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Reporting Functions: Reports to the Principal

Job Function: The Biology Teacher actively instructs students creates lesson plans assigns and grades homework manages students in the classroom communicates with families and helps prepare students for tests.

****NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT CLEARANCES A TEACHER APPLICATION COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans activities projects and assignments.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in Biology to high school students through appropriate learning activities.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum current educational research and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes following the designed lesson plan.

• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe orderly effective and productive environment. Upholds Allentown Central Catholic High Schools discipline procedures.

• Actively supervises students in hallways before after and between classes in a library in the cafeteria in bus areas and at special events ensuring safety and security.

• Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.

• Maintains fair accurate and timely grading policies procedures and attendance. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school. Grades papers assignments and assessments promptly and accurately.

• Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules assignments events and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.

• Evaluate each students progress in Biology knowledge and lessons; keep appropriate records; prepare administer score and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Allentown Central Catholic School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teachers handbook.

• Maintains and engages in professional growth adheres to professional standards and demonstrates professional ethics sound judgment and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals objectives and methods.

• Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.

• Performs other duties assigned by the Principal.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biology or related degree.

• PA High School Certification (grades 7-12) in Biology preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children.

• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality a high degree of credibility integrity and self-confidence is essential.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting Gods Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and requirements.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job employees are regularly required to sit stand walk and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting full-time long term substitute position; Monday through Friday; 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This position can become a full time contracted position for the 2026-2027 school year. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentowns Teacher Application:

AllentownDiocese/Employment

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter resume clearances and teacher application via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Business Manager: Margie Geist

Email:

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Required Experience:

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