Math Teacher Pool (2024 - 2025 School Year)

JOB SUMMARY

In anticipation of potential teacher openings, Bishop O’Dowd High School is seeking excellent candidates for our high school Math Teacher Pool for the 2024- 2025 academic year. If positions are available, they will be full-time positions, teaching five sections each semester and participating in the O’Dowd community. The successful candidate will be able to masterfully teach high school level Math courses, ranging from 9th grade Math to upper level AP Math classes.
The ideal candidate will also have a commitment to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teaching practice and a demonstrated interest in Catholic education, educational technology, and a working knowledge of NGSS guidelines and applications.
Other responsibilities may include teaching electives, maintaining regular office hours, supporting student co-curricular activities, and collaborating regularly with colleagues. Teachers at Bishop O’Dowd High School are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in alignment with Bishop O’Dowd High School’s Integral Student Outcomes. The individual in this position will collaborate most closely with their respective department team, ensuring consistency across grade-levels and content areas. Teachers are also expected to collaborate and communicate consistently with counselors to ensure whole-student support and success while maintaining open and engaging lines of communication with guardians and families.

JOB REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in accordance with school standards
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development
• Use appropriate technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Encourage and monitor student progress and use data to enhance or adjust teaching strategies
• Provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and mastery
• Work outside the normal schedule periodically in order to collaborate with colleagues
• Maintain restorative policies in accordance with the rules of Bishop O’Dowd High School
• Participate constructively and professionally in department, school, and parent meetings
• Participate constructively and professional in departmental and school-wide professional development
• Participate in co-curricular activities such as social activities, sporting events, clubs, retreats, student organizations, student advisories, and affinity spaces as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated understanding of and passion for high school education and adolescent development.
• Evidenced knowledge of and experience in subject area, culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional learning
• Proven ability to differentiate learning and provide experiences for varied learning styles
• Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, equitable, and joyful learning environment
• Nuanced understanding of DEI from a personal and/or professional perspective
• Experience authentically engaging with diverse working environments
• Proven success collaborating with colleagues and innovating practices
• Bachelor’s degree and/or related education or experience applicable to the responsibilities of the position
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three references. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.
  For more information on Bishop O’Dowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.
  Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland’s policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop O’Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O’Dowd High School. As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties

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