Teacher FLSA Status : Full Time Exempt ( Contract ) Reports to : Department Chairperson, Assistant Principal for Academics Work Year : 190 days Purpose : The purpose of the Teacher is to work in collaborative te ams to deliver high quality and college preparatory curriculum, instruction, and assessment in a Catholic environment. Essential Job Functions : Supports the mission of the Roman Catholic Church, the Diocese of Las Vegas, and Bishop Gorman Catholic High School in word and action Works in conjunction with department members and members of the professional learning team to establish essential outcomes in alignment with agreed upon standards As appropriate to the teaching discipline, re lates Catholic identity and Christian anthropology within the curriculum as a whole and individual lessons in particular Utilizes research -based instructional practices to maximize student learning; is a practitioner of the “art and science of teaching” Assesses student learning, using formative and summative methods, on an ongoing basis; modifies instructional practices as needed based on the analysis of assessments Reports student progress on a regular basis; updates the electronic gradebook at least w eekly Collaborates regularly with colleagues on matters of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to improve instructional practices and enhance student learning Uses remediation and intervention as necessary for students who are struggling to move them toward mastery of essential outcomes Creates a safe and welcoming environment for learning in the classroom; manages students and behavior to ensure effective learning Acts as a professional with students, colleagues, administrators, parents, a nd the community at large Communicates proactively with parents of students who are struggling; offers solutions to improve student learning Takes responsibility for ongoing professional learning to maintain expertise in both content and pedagogy Suppor ts students in the learning and mastery of the school’s Integral Student Outcomes Supports diocesan and school policies as well as administrative decisions; addresses concerns through formal communication with Department Chairpersons and/or Administratio n Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty and Staff Handbook Other duties as necessary including those assigned by the Administration Other Functions : Assists other personnel as necessary for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities Regularly attends meetings and trainings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering informatio n required to perform functions Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree required ; major, minor, or significant experience in the appropriate discipline(s) required State certification from Nevada or other US state preferred; prior high school experience preferred Candidates for Theology teac hing positions must be practicing Roman Catholics in full communion with the Church
