Job description
Position Opening: English Teacher- 2023/2024 school year starting August 16, 2023
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 English 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
- 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.
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to teach all levels of high school English.
- Manages teaching and learning through Google Classroom.
- Demonstrates competence at conducting online and/or blended learning classes using Google Meet and/or another
- 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
- 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
- Assumes responsibility for specific departmental activities as delegated by the department chair.
Provides weekly course updates in Google Classroom for each class.
- Responds appropriately and within one working day to communication from parents, students, administration, and
- Models lifelong learning by participating in professional growth activities and demonstrates use of current best
- 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
- Practices standards of professional etiquette in language, attire, and attention in the classroom and in all other
Position qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Appropriate state license.
- Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated successful teaching experience in the discipline.
- Must have teaching experience at the high school level.
- 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,
- Must actively support the school Mission and belief statements in relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff,
- Commitment to holistic education of young women.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, copies of education transcripts, and copy of teacher license to:
Kerry Capka
Vice President of Operations
careers@maghs.org
Magnificat High School
20770 Hilliard Boulevard
Rocky River, OH 44116
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.
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