High School Math Teacher

Job Description: St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School seeks a full-time math teacher for the 2024-2025 School Year. This teacher will be responsible for several sections of High School Math ranging from Algebra I to Advanced Placement Math, based on level of experience. In addition to teaching, the candidate is expected to be a collaborative member of the Math department and grade level team, serve as an adviser to one of Savio's families within the House System, and model servant leadership through participation in grade level retreats.

Job Summary: The high school Math Teacher fulfills the mission of St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Teacher provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

Essential Duties

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Plan for instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum and submit plans according to the school policies.
• Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
• Use effective instructional methods and models according to professional standard practice.
• Use varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
• Provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
• Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
• Practice positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic teaching of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
• Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
• Skill in using job-appropriate technology.
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
• Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to conference with parents upon request.
• Ability to respond to messages in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in math field from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.

Experience:

• None required.

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Secondary Teaching Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCB ED.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.