2022-2023 Science Teacher
Company: Bishop O'Dowd High School
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSalary: 2022-2023 Science Teacher
(Full-Time)Bishop O'Dowd Mission/CharismMission: Bishop O'Dowd High
School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the
teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body
to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.Charism:Finding
God In All Things Calls Us to:Community in DiversityStrength of
CharacterAcademic ExcellenceKinship With CreationSocial
JusticeJoyJob SummaryBishop O'Dowd High School is seeking excellent
candidates for a high school Science teacher, with an emphasis in
Biology and our 9th grade course, Science and the Environment, for
the 2022-2023 academic year. This is a full-time position, teaching
five sections each semester and participating in the O'Dowd
community. The successful candidate will be able to masterfully
teach high school level courses for 9th and 10th graders. The ideal
candidate will also have a commitment to bringing diversity,
equity, and inclusion into their teaching practice and a
demonstrated interest in Catholic education, educational
technology, and a working knowledge of NGSS guidelines and
applications.Other responsibilities may include teaching electives,
maintaining regular office hours, supporting student co-curricular
activities, and collaborating regularly with colleagues. Teachers
at Bishop O'Dowd High School are responsible for planning,
organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program
in alignment with Bishop O'Dowd High School's Integral Student
Outcomes. The individual in this position will collaborate most
closely with their respective department team, ensuring consistency
across grade-levels and content areas. Teachers are also expected
to collaborate and communicate consistently with counselors to
ensure whole-student support and success while maintaining open and
engaging lines of communication with guardians and families.Job
requirements may include but are not limited to:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional
materials that facilitate active learning and are in accordance
with school standards
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development
- Use appropriate technology to support and differentiate
instruction
- Encourage and monitor student progress and use data to enhance
or adjust teaching strategies
- Provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and
mastery
- Work outside the normal schedule periodically in order to
collaborate with colleagues
- Maintain restorative policies in accordance with the rules of
Bishop O'Dowd High School
- Participate constructively and professionally in department,
school, and parent meetings
- Participate constructively and professional in departmental and
school-wide professional development
- Participate in co-curricular activities such as social
activities, sporting events, clubs, retreats, student
organizations, student advisories, and affinity spaces as directedA
successful candidate will:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Articulate and skillfully promote equity and justice work as
well as anti-biased teaching and learning
- Establish a classroom culture that is built on strong
teacher-student relationships and allows for risk-taking
- Have comfort and skill in personal inquiry and reflection of
anti-racist practices and racial consciousness
- Provide a differentiated curriculum addressing various skill
levels and learning styles/differences
- Provide inquiry-based teaching strategies and real-world
applications
- Have familiarity with classroom-based technology and implement
relevant applications for classroom instruction and student
learning
- Be self-aware and able to build on others' ideas, capitalize on
others' strengths, and effectively share responsibility
- Be coachable and open to constructive feedback from both peers
and supervisors
- Demonstrate a drive to learn and constantly seek ways to
improve professional skills and implement best practices
- Have knowledge of the developmental stages of adolescents ages
13-18
- Initiate, fully participate in, and foster strong collegial and
student relationships across diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrate value and willingness to support and mentor
students beyond designated class periods
- Have knowledge of and experience with restorative
practices
- Have a growth mindset, positive attitude, flexibility, and
passion for helping all students reach their potential
- Support the Catholic mission and charism of the school
- Work with pride and enthusiasm as a member of the O'Dowd
community
- Be flexible and seek growth and change opportunitiesRequired
Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of and passion for high school
education and adolescent development.
- Evidenced knowledge of and experience in subject area,
culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional learning
- Proven ability to differentiate learning and provide
experiences for varied learning styles
- Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, equitable, and joyful
learning environment
- Nuanced understanding of DEI from a personal and/or
professional perspective
- Experience authentically engaging with diverse working
environments
- Proven success collaborating with colleagues and innovating
practices
- Bachelor's degree and/or related education or experience
applicable to the responsibilities of the positionThe above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform
duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time,
as needed.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis.Pre-employment background screening is required for all
positions.For more information on Bishop O'Dowd High School, please
see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.Bishop O'Dowd High
School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese
of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation
or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a
stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the
teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland,
Bishop O'Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current
and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and
responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally
demonstrates support of and respect for the school's mission and
Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to
agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at
Bishop O'Dowd High School.As a faith-based institution, we reserve
the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as
permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job
duties.
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