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May 2, 2022
Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, established in 1957, is a Roman Catholic Jr./Sr. High school, grades 7-12 serving the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Central Catholic is an A rated school by the Indiana Department of Education and has over 450 students. Central Catholic graduates 100% of its students and has over 90% move on to college. Central Catholic is part of the Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS). LCSS is a five campus, pre-K through 12 system that provides a Christ centered education to students in the Tippecanoe County, Indiana area. More than 1000 students are enrolled systemwide. The 5 schools that are part of LCSS are St. Francis Early Learning Academy (Preschool), St. Mary Cathedral (K - 3), St. Boniface (4 - 6), St. Lawrence (K - 6), and Central Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School (7 - 12). Job Summary: The Lafayette Catholic School System is looking for dynamic, faith-filled servant leaders who love children and love teaching. We are looking for committed teachers who want to be part of a close supportive faith community and who want to promote the overall Mission of the Lafayette Catholic School System. We are looking for fun and loving educators that want to see every child learn and grow in virtue. Primary Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, a successful candidate will have the ability to develop students' skills and competence in basic and complex mathematical principles, equations, formulas, and calculations, as well as an understanding of the application of mathematics in the solution of practical problems. This position may also include an athletic coaching position. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:
- Indiana teaching license to teach the subject or grade for which he/she is applying.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Special Knowledge/Skills/Attributes: Knowledge:
- Knowledge of a wide range of mathematical subject areas, including arithmetic equations, calculus, trigonometry, geometry, and other related areas.
- Understands appropriate use of Learning Management Systems (Schoology, Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, Moodle, etc).
Skills:
- Strong written and oral communication abilities.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to build parent and student relationships.
- Ability to collaborate inside and outside of the department.
Attributes:
- Self-motivated learner.
- Possesses a professionally calm and motivationally intense demeanor.
- Believes in planning and preparation while is also a progressive thinker.
- Cares about his/her character, co-workers, and students.
- Reflects a balanced quality lifestyle (spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally), which is evidenced by personal habits.
- Functions at a high capacity in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibits consistency in decision-making.
Experience: Previous junior high/senior high school teaching experience preferred. Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop students' skills and competence in basic and complex mathematical principles.
- Create and sustain a student-centered learning environment.
Performance Keys:
- Promotion of the Mission of the Lafayette Catholic School System
- Student character and faith formation
- Team Culture
- Student and Personal Development
- Community Development (internal and external)
- Perception (Communication and Reputation)
Our Gospel Values: This position is a leadership position with a Catholic mission serving the Lafayette, Indiana area. Many successful organizations identify the unique characteristics that make individuals successful within their organizations. A successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following qualities, which are part of our Gospel Values:
- Community: We work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, coaches, and parents to provide a supportive community.
- Servant Leadership: We give of ourselves to others in a habitual, firm, and decisive way. It leads us to give the best of ourselves and our talents for the good of others.
- Respect: We respect the dignity of each human person regardless of the person’s race, religion, social, economic, cultural, or personal status.
- Gratitude: We are thankful for every gift and every lesson we learn.
- Humility and Understanding: We seek first to understand and humbly foster resolution of conflict directly with each other and directly with parents, teachers, coaches, and administrators.
- Wellness: We promote the well-being of the entire self - body, mind, heart and soul - through prayer, exercise, moderation, self-control, modesty, and purity.
- Patience and Perseverance: We help our students and each other have the courage, patience, and endurance to push beyond perceived limitations.
- Diligence: We encourage our students and each other to work with careful and planned persistence to ensure our God given talents will be fully discovered and maximized.
- Integrity: We seek the truth in our actions and words.
Details:
- Full-time position
- Paid sick days
- Paid personal days
- 403(b) Retirement
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefit package
- 50% Tuition discount
- Professional Development
- Mentor Teacher
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. To Apply: Apply through AppliTrack by visiting the LCSS website at www.lcss.org and clicking on About and Employment Opportunities
Kim Granlund Finance Coordinator 2410 S. 9th Street
Lafayette, IN 47909
Phone: 765.607.4906
Phone: 765.474.5427
Fax: 765.474.5426