High School Theology Teacher

Description

The High School teacher creates and maintains an effective learning environment for his/her students. The teacher knows, assimilates, and fully practices the ideals, principles, and teaching methodology of the school. The teacher carries out his work professionally and with a spirit of initiative, creating an environment of confidence and respect. The High School teacher fosters a love for the truth, and a love for learning, and works to effectively carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders. 

Requirements

Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education or subject taught (Master’s preferred) 

Professional License/Certification in Education Preferred

Specific Responsibilities 

The specific responsibilities of the High School Teacher include, but are not limited to, the following: 

? Plan and carry out lessons in subject taught 

? Select and use a variety of learning resources and technology to effectively reach all students 

? Implement differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students 

? Develop and maintain curriculum map and submit all lesson plans to department chair as directed 

? Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses 

? Assess student work and give timely and appropriate feedback; 

? Communicate areas of student concern to parents in a timely manner 

? Maintain regular and professional communication with parents concerning student academic progress 

? Communicate areas of concern to department chair in a timely manner 

? Teach students as an entire class or in small groups 

? Communicate with parents about students’ progress 

? Work with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknesses 

? Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state 

? Develop and enforce classroom rules 

? Maintain an effective and formative classroom environment according to school guidelines using appropriate classroom management techniques 

? Monitor environment to ensure that it remains clean, safe, and in good condition 

? Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, at lunchtime or during detention 

? Assist in the preparation and coordination of school celebrations, activities, academic contests, and formation programs 

? Work directly with department chair and high school administration to implement a positive school culture and carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders 

? Effectively carry out assigned extra duties 

? Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with students 

To perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair, the Vice Principal or the Principal of the High School.