Professor - History teaches courses in the discipline area of history. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - History provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - History typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking the next member of its distinguished faculty. Currently, we are seeking a history teacher with the ability to teach a range of courses in the department, using a Great Books context for curriculum design. Courses could include US History (AP and/or dual credit) and World History, but depending on experience and interest, courses in the department are shared among its members. This can be a full-time position.
The ideal candidate would be able to (and have relevant experience to) lead the history department, working with a small group of teachers in the department.
The school seeks to maintain a fully and authentically Catholic environment. Teacher candidates must be practicing Catholics.
** EXPERIENCE WITH HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL INSTRUCTION IS HIGHLY PREFERRED, as is experience with AP courses or credentials for dual credit teaching. **
• Responsibilities & Duties
Prepare curriculum documents to include standards, scope and sequences, syllabi, and lesson plans
Use appropriate and varied instructional strategies, activities, and materials to promote student success and achievement
Consistently monitor student achievement through appropriate and varied formative and summative assessments
Update the school's electronic gradebook site (RenWeb) with lesson plans and student grades at least once per week
Establish and maintain open communication with students, their parents, and administration
Attend faculty meetings, events, and professional development
Collaborate with other faculty members for professional, instructional, and supervisory duties
Assume a variety of roles in support of student activities outside of class, both during the school day and after normal school hours
Requirements
• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in History (or relevant degree area)
• A valid Texas Teacher's Certificate, or 12 credit hours in education courses
• Technology Proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and internet use for educational purposes)
Qualifications
Be an active Catholic, with a desire and ability to lead young people by example into a deeper communion with our faith, our Blessed Mother, and her Son, Jesus Christ
Have knowledge of both curriculum and instruction, and the ability to engage and instruct students in the content area
Have the ability to manage a classroom along with student behavior
Promptly address student needs through interventions, including modifying instructional approaches
Have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers
Be a lifelong learner of his/her practice, and have an openness to self-reflect, receive, and implement feedback on improving their teaching skills.
FLSA: Full-time/Exempt
Full-time* Benefits Include: Paid Holidays, 403b Retirement, 401a Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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