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Zip Code 60623
The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will:
- teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church
- act as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church’s ministry
- know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures of the Catholic school
- complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago (regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition)
- lead and/or participate in any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal
- communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal
- participate in any and all professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish
- perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal
- attend required faculty and staff meetings
- cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities and projects
- maintain accurate student attendance and academic records
- maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment
- participate in the annual performance review
- maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters
- positively represent the school/parish at all school/parish events (including extracurricular activities) and in the general public
- The principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position.
SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION
The Teacher will be able to teach Biology to sophomores (both Honors and College Prep levels) and Anatomy (College Prep) to seniors.
The teacher may need to assist in our Resource room…where students of any grade level can be assigned to get extra coursework help, assistance with organization, or just a quiet space to do homework.
The Teacher will have a Formation group…a class in the middle of the day opposite lunch where students are in a smaller grouping and can cover topics such as goal setting, stress management, communication skill, etc.
The Teacher will assist the school by having an Outside duty (either before or after school, generally once a week), a Lunch Duty Supervision (generally once a week), by Moderating a Club (generally once a month), Supervising Detention (generally 1-2 times per semester), helping with MASH (Mandatory After School Help for students who receive a D or F in a core subject, occurring 2 times a week, depending on the schedule). Teachers can coach a sport if they are interested.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- practicing Catholic preferred (required for religion teachers)
- compliance with safe environment requirements
- bachelor’s degree
- valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred)
- complete Catholic identity formation training
The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment to be considered for this teacher opportunity and to determine compensation.
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Resume
Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained
Acceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicable
Professional References
Required
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Must be proficient in the Spanish language.
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Compliance with safe environment requirements
- Valid state teaching licensure (we accept out-of-state teaching licenses)
Preferred
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1 to 3 years teaching experience.
Required