Magnificat High School
Rocky River, Ohio
This role exists to support and implement the Mission of Magnificat High School. The teacher is responsible for the daily holistic growth of the students in her/his classes. She/he participates in the total life of the school community and collaborates with faculty and staff to provide an optimal holistic learning environment for the students. Reports to: Dean of Faculty and Academics and Spanish Department Chairperson Classification: Exempt, Full time, 42 weeks per year
Position Summary:
Mission: Teaches and acts in a manner consistent with the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church, the Mission and Heritage of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, and the Mission, Values, and beliefs of Magnificat High School. Works to build a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative community with students, colleagues, parents, and others. Respects the racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic diversity of all students. Collaborates with department members and other faculty to develop curriculum and instructional practices in alignment with school Mission, Values, and goals.
Curriculum/Instruction: Knowledge, experience, and ability to teach all levels of high school Spanish. Manages teaching and learning through Google Classroom. Demonstrates competence at conducting online and/or blended learning classes using Google Meet and/or another virtual meeting platform. Actively contributes to department and team planning, curriculum development, and implementation. Prepares unit and lesson plans that integrate school academic and Catholic Identity goals, Catholic Social Teaching, and Facing History and Ourselves themes and resources. Uses strategies responsive to needs, abilities, interests, and learning differences of individual students. Incorporates a variety of modes of teaching, learning, and assessing. Uses formative assessment data to inform instruction. Works collaboratively with tutors and intervention specialists as needed and appropriate. Provides ongoing and meaningful feedback to students about their individual progress. Regularly evaluates and reflects on lessons and units for strengths, successes, and need for revision based on student performance and feedback, and initiates appropriate modifications. Assumes responsibility for specific departmental activities as delegated by the department chair.
Other Expectations: Provides weekly course updates in Google Classroom for each class. Responds appropriately and within one working day to communication from parents, students, administration, and colleagues. Models lifelong learning by participating in professional growth activities and demonstrates use of current best practices in instructional strategies. Develops cultural competency through increased awareness of one’s own identity, culture, and biases. Meets with Dean of Faculty and Academics or her designee regarding Individual Performance Goal development and progress and Individual Performance Reviews. Develops and fulfills an Individual Professional Development Plan which aligns with the school Mission and the goals according to school, Diocesan, and LPDC guidelines. Practices standards of professional etiquette in language, attire, and attention in the classroom and in all other professional activities.
Position qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree Appropriate state license.
Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated successful teaching experience in the discipline. Must have teaching experience at the high school level. Skills and Competencies: Superior interpersonal and organizational skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability and commitment to working collaboratively as a member of the Magnificat community. Understands student learning and development; knows and understands the content area itself as well as instructional and assessment strategies.
Qualities: Strong belief in, and respect for, the Mission of Magnificat High School and the School’s values: Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Compassion, Respect, Commitment, and Faith-Filled Life. Must actively support the school Mission and belief statements in relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and visitors. Commitment to holistic education of young women.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, copies of educational transcripts, and copy of teacher license to: Angela Vasiloff, Human Resources and Operations Manager careers@maghs.org Magnificat High School 20770 Hilliard Boulevard Rocky River, OH 44116 Resumes will be accepted until July 29, 2024 As an equal opportunity employer: Magnificat High School is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected under Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended) applicants that require accommodation with the application process may contact the Director of Human Resources.