What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024-2025 Theology Teacher-Middle School/High School position at Diocese of Dallas Schools?
Theology Teacher – Middle School /High School
Are you passionate and knowledgeable about the Catholic faith? Do you have the ability to provide effective instruction in Catholic theology and social justice? Bishop Dunne Catholic School is seeking a Middle School/High School Theology Teacher with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Catholic university. Bishop Dunne Catholic School seeks a Theology Teacher with a January 2025 start date.
Bishop Dunne is the only Catholic diocesan school that enrolls students in grades six through twelve. The Bishop Dunne student body mirrors the diversity of Dallas, with over 75% identifying as students of color, and approximately half the students are Catholic.
Mission Statement
Bishop Dunne Catholic School empowers each student to explore, inquire, lead, and serve through a college preparatory education in a joyful community of faith.
The Core Values arising from the School’s current Vision and Mission Statements are determined to be as follows:
- Purpose – Be intentional
- Respect – Treat yourself and others in a positive manner
- Integrity – Be honest
- Dedication – Commit to something greater than yourself
- Excellence – Complete everything to the best of your ability
Job Requirements:
The candidate will be a faith-filled, dedicated professional who understands the joys and demands of teaching and is able to design daily lessons that meet the goals of the classes, complete grading, maintain an advisory group and lead advisory group meetings, as well as perform all basic administrative duties (ex. maintain attendance records, accurate grade book, comment writing). Our teachers are fully engaged in the life of the school and inspire students to reach their potential.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Catholic university in Theology
- A minimum of 12 credits in education or a valid Texas teaching certificate
- Special Requirement: The Theology teacher must be a practicing Catholic.
- Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal communications skills; competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization
- Solid technology skills for use in instructional and professional tasks.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., after school hours as required
Reports to: Assistant Principal
The mission of the Catholic school is to “Teach as Jesus did,” thereby mandating teachers in our schools to be reflections of Christ’s love and concern. The Classroom Teacher plans, guides, and evaluates the learning process of students. This position reports to the assistant principal and has decision-making responsibilities within the framework of school policies, philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The following Teacher Competencies are standards that are to be maintained:
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Proficiency
- Professional Attitude and Performance
- Professional Interaction
- Professional Growth
All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Qualified candidates please send cover letter, resume and transcripts to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources, at hr@bdcs.org.
