Science Teacher - O'Gorman Jr. High School

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Recruit & Hire•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Ignite faith and growth in youth through Science! We are looking for a Life and Physical Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for O'Gorman Jr. High School. (Applicants do not need to be Catholic to apply for this position) Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust. Location(s): Bishop O'Gorman Junior High School

Requirements

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines Rev. 12/02/2025 and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
State certification
Exhibit the core values of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
Knowledge of relevant technology
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good problem solving and decision making skills
Self-motivated with high energy
Ability to work daytime hours, primarily Monday-Friday
Clarity of vision
Ability to speak English clearly
Ability to hear and distinguish sounds, including speech, alarms and other work environment sounds
Fine hand motor skills to include and not limited to keyboarding, writing, grasping, holding, and repetitive motion
Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk through work day
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to intermittently bend, squat, and reach overhead

Responsibilities

Promote the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning 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
Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
Provide student supervision and discipline
Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
Uphold professionalism and confidentiality
Participate in school events and fundraisers
Participate in department, school meetings and parent meetings
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Attend parent-teacher conferences to meet with parents
Assume responsibility and care of classrooms and school property
Maintain accurate inventory of classroom materials and supplies
Perform various duties as assigned