What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carondelet High School English Teacher position at Carondelet High School?
Carondelet High School Full-Time English Teacher
Carondelet High School (About us) is looking for a Full-Time English teacher for the '25-26 school year beginning August 2025. Initially this position will teach sophomores and juniors but we are seeking someone capable of teaching Beginner through Advanced levels of learners. This position is full-time, with 5 classes and 2 prep periods. We are seeking an individual who is interested in innovative curriculum development as it relates to making learning highly relevant in today’s world.
Teachers at Carondelet are equity-focused lifelong learners with a keen interest in growing professionally in all areas. An ideal candidate is a team player who can think outside the box, is confident and capable of the use of technology in the classroom, and is familiar with using a digital learning management system. A background in innovative, collaborative teaching and learning models, authentic assessments with rubrics, and critical and creative thinking is preferred.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lives the mission of the school, in the CSJ tradition, through a thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission, vision, and values of Carondelet High School.
- Creates an environment where a growth mindset is a prominent presence in all aspects of school.
- Maintains positive relationships and communication with students, parents, faculty and staff to ensure an excellent educational experience.
Administrative Responsibilities
Effectively manages instructional time and student behavior
- Plans diverse lessons that ensure student comprehension of learning outcomes
- Uses diverse assessments that capture student comprehension of content in a variety of ways
- Effectively uses Schoology as an avenue for student learning
- Records assignments in PowerSchool in a timely fashion
- Collaborates with Department members and seeks out opportunities to partner with colleagues to implement innovative learning opportunities for students
- Communicate with department chairs, academic support, personal counselors, students, and parents in a timely fashion when students are at risk academically or personally
- Cooperates with appropriate personnel (e.g, Deans, Attendance Officers) in enforcing school policies, rules, and regulations. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- administration/dean/counselor requests for student conference (green slips)
- faculty use of facilities
- student absence policy
- student appearance code
- student tardy policy
- participates in activities, workshops, and meetings as required
- Fulfills duties and assignments in a punctual manner This includes but is not limited to the following:
- arrival/departure on campus and to school functions as required
- faculty substitute procedure
- grades and progress reports
- notification of Main Office of departure/return during the school day
- proctor duties
- school services
- yard duty
- Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly campus environment
- monitors appropriate student use of facilities
- monitors student behavior
- Cooperates with and supports the Administration
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
- Provides appropriate instruction in specified curriculum and instructional feedback
- Effectively monitors and evaluates student performance
- Maintains professional standards within the educational environment
- Fulfills professional growth expectations
Requirements
A college degree from an accredited college or university in English or a related field
- A valid California teaching credential or a graduate degree in a related field is preferred
- The teacher should be open to collaboration with other teachers both within and outside of the department on curricular projects and school initiatives
Experience with or openness to initiatives fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion For the application process, please go to www.carondeleths.org/faculty-staff/employment/