World Language Teacher

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is hiring a World Language Teacher for O'Gorman High School and Jr. High, starting in the 2027-2028 school year. German is preferred, and French and Latin are also being considered. The schools' mission is to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence. Applicants do not need to be Catholic, but if employed must promote the school's mission. The teacher is expected to support the school's core values of Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and foster an environment of trust. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, teaches language skills and cultural content, monitors and evaluates student progress, maintains records, and communicates with students, colleagues, and parents. The role also includes student supervision and support, participation in school activities and meetings, and care of classroom materials and school property.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church's teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of the position.
Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living one's professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, including the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church.
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
State certification.
Certification in the relevant language as a World Language.
Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken language.
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 through Friday.
Clarity of vision; ability to speak English clearly and hear and distinguish sounds, including speech, alarms, and other work-environment sounds.
Fine hand motor skills, including keyboarding, writing, grasping, holding, and repetitive motion.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk through the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to intermittently bend, squat, and reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

German language teaching is preferred.

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 learning activities.
Teach language grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and introduce students to the language's culture, literature, and traditions.
Provide learning materials and resources and select 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 the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
Observe, monitor, and evaluate students' progress and performance.
Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments, and enter grades online.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student work.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Supervise and discipline students.
Provide student support, counsel students with academic problems, and encourage students.
Uphold professionalism and confidentiality.
Participate in school events, fundraisers, department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Assume responsibility for and care for classrooms and school property.
Maintain an accurate inventory of classroom materials and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.