(2024-2025) High School Mathematics Teacher, Bethlehem Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown

Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem

Position Description

Job Title : (2024-2025) High School Mathematics Teacher

FSLA : Exempt

Job Status : Full-time

Reporting Functions : Reports to the School Principal

Job Function : The Mathematics Teacher (Pre-Calculus / Calculus) actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps prepare students for tests.

NOTE : APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT RESUME, OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS, TEACHER CERTIFICATION, PASTOR'S LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, 3 LETTERS OF REFERENCE, AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Teaches knowledge and skills in Mathematics (Pre-Calculus / Calculus) to high school students through appropriate learning activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes following the designed lesson plan.
• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.

Upholds Bethlehem Catholic High School discipline procedures.

• Exhibits enthusiasm for mathematics for students and fosters their academic abilities.
• Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
• Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials;

provides appropriate, detailed instructions / plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.

Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.

Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.

• Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
• Evaluate each student's progress; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress;

prepare progress reports and report cards.

Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school / workplace matters including social media and online platforms.

Follow all Bethlehem Catholic High School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.

Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.

Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

• Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor, administrator, or principal.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree with Mathematics certification is preferred, not required.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW : Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.

As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Other Requirements :

• Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.
• Previous experience working with children.
• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop.

Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required.

Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word;

hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions : Normal classroom setting, Full-time, contracted position; 7 : 35 am -2 : 45 pm. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application :

AllentownDiocese / Employment

Interested applicants must submit a resume, official college transcripts, teacher certification, Pastor's letter of recommendation, 3 letters of reference, and all required clearances to be submitted to iSolved or the following :

Assistant to the Principal : Ms. Amy Solano

Email : EOE M / F / D / V

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