World Language Teacher

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a World Language Teacher for O'Gorman High School and Jr. High starting the 2027-2028 school year. German preferred; French and Latin options are also being explored.

The role supports a Catholic mission and core values while delivering engaging language instruction across grade levels. Responsibilities include planning lessons, developing curriculum-aligned schemes, and using technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Must promote Catholic Church teachings through ministry activities.
• Act as a personal witness to Catholic faith in professional and personal life.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• State teaching certification required.
• Certification in a World Language as a World Language.
• Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken language.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities for active learning.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans aligned to curriculum maps.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Teach grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in the language.
• Introduce students to culture, literature, and traditions of the language.
• Provide varied learning materials and resources for activities.
• Use technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student progress and enter grades online.
• Maintain records and provide feedback; supervise students.
• Participate in school events, meetings and parent conferences.

Skills

Catholic teachings

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Professional witness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

State certification

World Language certification

Advanced language proficiency

Job description

Don’t miss this rare opportunity as a World Language Teacher for O'Gorman High School and Jr. High starting the 2027-2028 school year!

Although German is preferred, we are also exploring French and Latin Language Teaching as well!

Our ‘Mission’ is “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

Applicants do not need to be Catholic to apply to this position, yet do need to promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools if employed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mission of Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that adhere to system curriculum maps
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Teach [Language] grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
• Introduce students to [Language] culture, literature, and traditions.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Observe, monitor and evaluate student’s progress and performance
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, assignments and enter grades on line
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Provide student supervision and discipline
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality
• Participate in school events and fundraisers
• Participate in department, school meetings and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Attend parent-teacher conferences to meet with parents
• Assume responsibility and care of classrooms and school property
• Maintain accurate inventory of classroom materials and supplies
• Perform various duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
  • Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• State certification
• Certification in [Language] as a World Language
• Advanced Proficiency in both written and spoken [Language].
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Self-motivated with high energy

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Meets expectations of administration/principal
• Communicates well with administration, staff, and parents to benefit the students
• Interacts with students and staff in a professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality
• Supportive of team effort
• Supportive of the mission of Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work daytime hours, primarily Monday-Friday
• Clarity of vision
• Ability to speak English clearly
• Ability to hear and distinguish sounds, including speech, alarms and other work environment sounds
• Fine hand motor skills to include and not limited to keyboarding, writing, grasping, holding, and repetitive motion
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk through work day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to intermittently bend, squat, and reach overhead