Accepting applications for Elementary positions for 2022-2023 school year.  (Applicants must be a practicing Catholic to be an Elementary Teacher)

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
• Model in word and action the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning 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
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Provide student supervision and discipline
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality
• Participate in school events and fundraisers
• Participate in department, school meetings and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Attend parent-teacher conferences to meet with parents
• Assume responsibility and care of classrooms and school property
• Maintain accurate inventory of classroom materials and supplies
• Create bulletin boards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Catholic in good standing with ability to be the spiritual leader of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
• State certification
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Self-motivated with high energy