Position Profile: English Teacher
About the Position:
Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an English teacher beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. As a Jesuit school with an emphasis on social justice, Saint Ignatius has been educating “men for others” for 125 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in academic excellence. At graduation, students will be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to peace and justice. Saint Ignatius is looking for a dynamic, dedicated, mission-oriented educator who is willing to embrace Jesuit educational tradition and philosophy.
The position pays a highly competitive salary with excellent benefits in an outstanding work environment. (Named “Best Workplace” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.) An annual professional development allowance and numerous personal and professional growth opportunities are offered.
Primary Areas of Responsibility:
Teach a variety of English courses to various grade levels dependent upon candidates’ strengths and desires. Teachers are expected to teach five sections, to proctor during some free periods, to engage in ongoing professional development, to participate in ongoing faith formation and to be actively involved in the formation of students.
Qualifications:
A candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in English and a certificate/license in English Language Arts.
The successful candidate must:
Have a strong commitment to the values of Catholic, Jesuit education.
Demonstrated commitment to student learning and achievement.
Be willing to participate in extra-curricular activities.
An exemplary work ethic characterized by high standards of ethics and personal conduct, honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Our Workplace:
Praise, reverence and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students, but among all members of the school community. Ideally Jesuit schools should be places where people are believed in, honored and cared for; where the natural talents and creative abilities of persons are recognized and celebrated; where individual contributions and accomplishments are appreciated; where everyone is treated fairly and justly; where sacrifice on behalf of the economically poor, the socially deprived, and the educationally disadvantaged is commonplace; where each of us finds the challenge, encouragement and support we need to reach our fullest individual potential for excellence; where we help one another and work together with enthusiasm and generosity, attempting to model concretely in word and action the ideals we uphold for our students and ourselves.
About Saint Ignatius High School:
Saint Ignatius High School is a Jesuit college-preparatory school with a Catholic tradition rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The school enrolls more than 1,450 students from 40 cities in a seven-county region. These young men enrich one another through learning in the classroom, creating in the arts, competing on the athletic fields and serving those in need.
Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists. To challenge students and prepare them for college, the Saint Ignatius curriculum offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) and 21 honors subjects. In September 2009, the school was designated a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education.
A Saint Ignatius education prepares students to become competent, concerned and socially responsible members of their communities. With a motto of “Men for Others,” there is a prime concern for the development of Christian values among all students. Part of the Saint Ignatius student experience includes the promotion of faith in the service of justice.
Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the historic Ohio City neighborhood, Saint Ignatius occupies 18.5 acres with 18 buildings and three athletic fields. The faculty includes 109 members, 87 percent of whom have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.
Applicants with Disabilities
As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Ignatius High School is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Sandy Appeldorn at (216) 651‑2077.
Submit electronically a letter of interest and resume to: SIHSPosting44@ignatius.edu. No photographs please.
Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2014
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