Theology Teacher

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt (Contract)

Reports to: Department Chairperson, Assistant Principal for Academics

Work Year: 190 days

Purpose: The purpose of the Teacher is to foster the academic and spiritual growth of students within a supportive Catholic environment by delivering high-quality, standards-based instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and upholding the school's mission and values.

Job Functions:
Supports the mission of the Roman Catholic Church, the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, and Bishop Gorman Catholic High School in word and action
Maintains a professional relationship with students, staff, and school families
Exercises use of good judgment when communicating confidential information
Works in conjunction with department members and members of the professional learning team to establish essential outcomes in alignment with agreed upon standards
As appropriate to the teaching discipline, relates Catholic identity and Christian anthropology within the curriculum as a whole and individual lessons in particular
Utilizes research-based instructional practices to maximize student learning; is a practitioner of the "art and science of teaching"
Assesses student learning, using formative and summative methods, on an ongoing basis; modifies instructional practices as needed based on the analysis of assessments
Reports student progress on a regular basis; updates the electronic gradebook at least weekly
Collaborates regularly with colleagues on matters of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to improve instructional practices and enhance student learning
Uses remediation and intervention as necessary for students who are struggling to move them toward mastery of essential outcomes
Creates a safe and welcoming environment for learning in the classroom; manages students and behavior to ensure effective learning
Acts as a professional with students, colleagues, administrators, parents, and the community at large
Communicates proactively with parents of students who are struggling; offers solutions to improve student learning
Takes responsibility for ongoing professional learning to maintain expertise in both content and pedagogy
Supports students in the learning and mastery of the school's Integral Student Outcomes
Supports archdiocesan and school policies as well as administrative decisions; addresses concerns through formal communication with Department Chairpersons and/or administration
Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty and Staff Handbook
Other duties as necessary including those assigned by the Administration
Assists other personnel as necessary for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Regularly attends meetings and trainings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required
Educational training and coursework preferred
Prior high school teaching experience preferred
***Candidates for Theology teaching positions must be practicing Roman Catholics in full communion with the Church***