Bishop HS: Theology Teacher

Bishop Ready High School, located at 707 Salisbury Road in Columbus, is seeking a Theology Teacher for the  school year.

Bishop Ready serves families on the west side of Columbus as well as the surrounding suburbs of Hilliard, Grove City, Galloway, Ashville, London, and West Jefferson. With an enrollment of 420 students, Bishop Ready offers a college-prep curriculum in a family-centered foundation based on Catholic teaching. Our faith is highlighted not only in our formal settings of worship and spiritual retreats, but also in the classroom, in our after school programs, in our commitment to service to our community through volunteer projects, and in our everyday interactions with each other.

• Teaches content and skills in the subject area utilizing curriculum designated by the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocesan Course of Study
• Provides classroom instruction that uses a variety of techniques and methods and promotes high levels of academic achievement for all students
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting course standards, prepares report cards, and keeps accurate and timely educational records pertinent to the role of a teacher
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive classroom environment
• Supervises students in class and during assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day
• Communicates with students, parents, and school counselors on student progress
• Develops and maintains positive, Christ-like interpersonal relationships by modeling the virtues and values of Christian faith

Required:

• Must be an active member of a Catholic parish
• BA degree with at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in Theology or Catechetics
• A valid Ohio Non-Tax Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one prior to the start date
• Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Completion or verification of safe environment training and requirements necessary for employment in all Diocesan schools:
  VIRTUS training and a current FBI/BCI background check if not already completed for state licensure

TITLE:

Teacher

• as required by the grade levels and subjects taught
• Religious Education certification as required by the diocese

JOB GOAL:
To assist students in mastering the skills and information in the school curriculum while helping them to grow in faith and responsibility.

• Teachers in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus know, understand and contribute to the integration of Catholic teachings and virtues throughout the curriculum and school culture as it supports faith formation and student learning.
• Teachers understand student learning, development, and faith formation while respecting the diversity of students.
• Teachers know and understand the content for which they have instructional responsibility.
• Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning
• Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
• Teachers create Christ-centered learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
• Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the faith community to support student development, learning and faith.
• Teachers assume responsibility for their professional academic/spiritual growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a Catholic learning community.