Science Teacher- Central Catholic High School

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the academic and emotional development of students
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the student handbook
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents and students
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents
• Attend departmental and other campus meetings as directed
• Attends professional development training
• Support their department's educational efforts in using digital resources and innovative teaching and learning practices that include rigorous and relevant learning experiences specifically designed for all-male learning.
• Be a lifelong learner of his/her practice, and be open to self-reflect, receive, and implement feedback on improving their teaching skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage student behavior
• Able to communicate effectively in both reading and writing
• Skill in critical thinking and job planning
• Able to work a full school day and some weekends/evenings
• Required to work in standard classroom/office and school conditions
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress

REQUIREMENTS:

1. A Bachelor’s degree with 24 credit hours in the primary content taught or successful completion of appropriate state certification exam.
2. A valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate, or 12 credit hours in education courses
3. Technology Proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and internet use for educational purposes)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree (preferred)
2. Three or more years teaching high school (preferred)
3. Demonstrated competency in the content area and a vibrant passion for forming students
4. Demonstrated proficiency in technology integration/application in the content area
5. Strong organizational, communication, technology, and interpersonal skills
6. Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of Criminal Background Check

MENTAL/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and or equipment 
• Able to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear & see and speak daily
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing & reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather. 

COMPENSATION: 

• Salary: Starting at $44,605 and commensurate with experience and qualification
• Benefits: Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement

FLSA: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer