Teacher - High School Theology

Position: Teacher
- High School Theology

Location: Salpointe Catholic High School
- Tucson, AZ

Job : 2051

# of Openings: 1

High School Theology Teacher

Exempt

Under the direction of the school principal, responsible for supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received."

(Eph. 4:1)

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Demonstrate living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the School’s faith community by demonstrating a willingness to participate in, and help plan, School religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives adopted by the School, and by integrating a Catholic religious curriculum as articulated by the School.
• Demonstrate competence in teaching by maintaining current, thorough knowledge of the academic and religious curriculum and communicating effectively with students; organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks and motivate learning.
• Teach in an online learning environment as needed, including use of Google Classroom or other platforms.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and concepts and skills taught; evaluate student progress consistently and clearly.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self‑direction and positive self‑image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with School Administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents; attend scheduled faculty trainings and meetings promptly.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Teams.
• Enforce School policies and regulations with professional responsibility.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior; follow School dress code standards.
• Abide by rules and directives received from the principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The teacher must have and demonstrate coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church; if a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self‑starter, well‑organized, team player.
• Availability for evening and weekend work as necessary; reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in computer technology, Google Applications, and related technology; maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean, neat personal appearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology or Religious Education.
• Experience teaching at the High School level.

Salpointe Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic religious organization; all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the school when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

All employees and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to undergo high‑level security clearance and safe‑environment training to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.