Job Description:

This position will need someone qualified to teach Anatomy/Physiology and Biology. With or without coaching. We offer competitive benefits and a faith-filled and supportive environment. 

Reports To: Building Principal

Requirements:
Education Level: High School diploma. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an
accredited Institution. Meet professional teacher education
requirements of school, district, and state. Single subject teaching
credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject. State
certification.

Experience Desired: Successful student teaching experience. Prior teaching experience
preferred but not required. Knowledge of relevant technology

Other Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication. Self-motivated with
high energy and excellent interpersonal relations skills. Good
organizational, critical thinking, and planning skills. High work
standards. Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Healthy stress tolerance with flexibility and adaptability. Initiative
and learning orientation.

Physical Requirements: This position requires regular periods of speaking, standing,
walking, sitting, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling and writing.
Lifting and carrying up to twenty-five pounds.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
• To support the mission statement of the school system, “Instilling Catholic values and
promoting academic excellence by nurturing mind, body and soul”.
• To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning
environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their spiritual and
academic potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Articulate and advance the Catholic identity for the school system through example,
collaboration, encouragement, and reinforcement.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students
varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work to students.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student’s progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district
policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and
procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with
academic problems, and providing student encouragement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs,
and student organizations.
• Participate in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
regarding student progress and student needs.
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods and
make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Adhere to all diocesan and school policies, handbooks, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, credentials, and a copy of the current teacher’s certificate to Ed Mitzel, ACSS, 1400 N Dakota St., Aberdeen, SD 57401, or email edward.mitzel@aberdeenroncalli.org.