Certified Teacher - All Subjects

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School is seeking dedicated and passionate educators to join our community for the 2025-2026 school year. Our mission is to provide a dynamic learning
environment rooted in faith, academic excellence, and a commitment to nurturing the whole student—mind, body, and spirit.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are committed to inspiring lifelong learning,fostering a culture of respect and integrity, and preparing students for future success. As a
teacher at St. Vincent-St. Mary, you will be an integral part of a collaborative faculty, shaping the lives of students through innovative teaching, individualized support, and the integration of
Catholic values.
If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in students'; lives while upholding the
traditions and values of our institution, we encourage you to apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1. Instruction & Curriculum:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that reflect appropriate content area curriculum standards.
• Use diverse instructional methods to accommodate various learning styles and ensure student comprehension.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe and productive learning environment,.using appropriate classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Assessment and Grading: Design, administer, and grade assignments, projects, and tests, providing timely feedback to students.

2.  Student Assessment & Support:

• Regularly assess and monitor student progress, providing meaningful feedback and ensuring academic and spiritual growth.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate regularly with parents and administration regarding student progress.
• Offer spiritual support and counsel to students as needed, nurturing a safe and supportive faith environment.

3.  Collaboration & Professional Development:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, especially other department members and school administration, to ensure a cohesive education program.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and ongoing faith formation opportunities.
• Stay updated on current content area-specific research that advances instructional practices.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development sessions, which may be held in different locations within the building.

4.  Compliance:

• Ensure all instruction aligns with appropriate curriculum standards
• Uphold and model the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior as a Catholic educator.

5.  Technology and Resource Utilization:

• Use classroom technology such as projectors, smartboards, computers, and other teaching aids, which may require moving between classrooms to access specific tools or resources.
• Collect and return materials, such as textbooks, lab equipment, and supplies, from storage areas, libraries, or other resource centers located on different floors.

6.  Extracurricular and Duty Assignments:

• Attend or lead extracurricular activities or club meetings, which may be held on different floors or in different parts of the building.
• Fulfill assigned duties, such as cafeteria or recess supervision, which may involve navigating between multiple levels of the school

7.  Physical Demands, Safety, and Supervision

• Monitor Hallways and Common Areas: Assist in supervising hallways, stairwells, and other common areas between classes to ensure student safety, manage behavior, and maintain orderly movement across floors.
• Emergency Procedures: Respond to emergencies, such as evacuations or lockdowns, following safety protocols and potentially assisting with student movement between floors during fire drills, severe weather, or other incidents.
• Accessibility: Accommodate the needs of students with disabilities, which may involve coordinating with staff to ensure that students with mobility challenges can access all areas of the building.
• Lift and /or carry items weighing up to 10 lb
• Sit or stand for long periods of time
• Works on the computer for long periods of time.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of content area and the ability to effectively communicate it to adolescents.
• Passion for Catholic education and the ability to integrate faith into all aspects of school life.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead students in their spiritual and academic growth.
• Capacity for critical thinking, reflection, and continual personal and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in education, Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification: Teaching certification or licensure preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience teaching at the high school level preferred.
• Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards.
• Expertise with the English language.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong communications, public relations, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• The position requires VIRTUS certification and FBI/BCI background check.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.   St. Vincent–St. Mary High School is an equal opportunity employer.