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DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem

Position Description

Job Title: Science Teacher

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal

Job Summary: The Science teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and

grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps

students grow in their science education.

Duties and Responsibility:

• Be able to teach at grade levels from Freshman through Senior. Course load will include

Honors Biology, AP Chemistry, and all levels of Physics.

• 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's discipline procedures.

• 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 in their knowledge and lessons; 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 the Principal.
  

Additional Conditions of Employment:

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, including

maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field.
  

• PA teaching certification preferred.
  

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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.

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:

Dr. Dean Donaher, Principal

ddonaher@becahi.org

EOE M/F/D/V