High School Theology Teacher $50,000 – $75,000

Description

SCOPE AND ROLE OF THE SALESIAN EDUCATOR
St. John Bosco High School is a private, boy’s Catholic high school owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco. A Salesian Educator will promote academic excellence and support the faith development of young men in a private, Catholic secondary school setting. A Salesian Educator must collaborate with parents, students, teachers, administration, and community to promote student success while accompanying young men in their overall development and mental, physical, and spiritual formation.

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a summary of major duties and responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Facilitates learning through a student-centered approach consistent with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops’ curricular framework
• Focuses on learning outcomes by using assessment data to drive instruction.
• Instruct students in basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers.
• Adapts course material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
• Determines instructional materials designed to achieve instructional goals and behavioral objectives.
• Collaborates with the Theology department to select books and instructional aids appropriate to the interest and maturity level of students.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Performs other concomitant duties as may be reasonably assigned.
• Evaluate each student’s progress and prepare progress reports as needed/requested.
• Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establishes and maintains with the cooperation of the school administration standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in service education activities provided by the school and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual student’s progress.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
• Performs other concomitant duties as may be reasonably assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a major or minor in Theology or a related field of study.
• At least two years of experience as a Theology/Religious Studies teacher in a comprehensive high school setting.
• Should have a relentless focus on ensuring all students successfully meet learning targets (i.e. experience incorporating flexible learning strategies).
• Knowledge of and advocacy for the mission of Catholic Education.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Theology, Education, or a related field.
• Understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) and Google Apps for Education (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets) in a Bring Your
• Own Device (BYOD) or 1:1 technology environment.
• Active collaborator and communicator with fellow educators, counselors, students, parents, and administration.

Information/Application Contact

St. John Bosco High School (Bellflower)

13640 Bellflower Blvd.

Bellflower, CA 90706

employment@bosco.org