Job Opportunities

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• Academic Support Program (2024-2025 School Year)

  Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in Alexandria, Virginia, has a 2024-2025 opening for a full-time Special Education teacher for the Academic Support Program. The Academic Support Program focuses on providing targeted support for students who need help with executive functioning skills, self-advocacy, and work completion.  This position reports directly to the Director of Special Services and Principal.

   

  Quick Overview

  We are hiring a teacher for our Academic Support Program for students with and without disabilities who need extra guidance for academic success.  The program serves a variety of students including those who need support staying on top of work, students who need help transitioning to high school, and students with neurodiversity to include ADHD, dyslexia, and mental health diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students on developing executive functioning skills to include organization, planning, prioritizing tasks, study skills, etc.  The teacher should be passionate about supporting inclusion in an academically rigorous environment as well as qualified to teach differentiated, small group instruction to support a variety of content areas.  The teacher is also a key member of the larger Special Services team and should be excited to not only teach, but also work collaboratively with a larger team.

  
  Primary Responsibilities

  • Teach mixed-grade skills-based mini lessons differentiated for student need.  Teach in a variety of formats to include whole group, focused mainly on small group and one-on-one instruction.
  • Work well in a co-teaching environment supporting student needs as well as collaborating effectively with the other teacher in the room
  • Widely differentiate support for a variety of students
  • Support general education teachers with best practices and appropriate use of accommodations in the general education classroom
  • Foster open, frequent communication with teachers
  • Manage an assigned case load of Student Assistance Plans (our versions of 504 Plans/IEPs) from eligibility to implementation to review.
  • Weekly communication with parents of students in your classes and/or case load
  • Support small group testing for students with testing accommodations as well as helping with read aloud testing as needed during the school year
  • Appropriately respond to any unexpected behavior situations supporting student needs and modeling adult response for students who are neurodiverse
  • Attend regular Special Services team meetings and on-going team PLC/professional development 
  • Find and attend on-going professional development opportunities to stay current in the field of special education/executive functioning support
  • Throughout the year, work closely with the Director of Special Services on tasks related to student/teacher support and program development/evaluation 

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
  • Special Education Teacher Certification or extensive experience working with students who are neurodiverse 
  • Experience working with high school aged students
  • Specific experience supporting students with one or more of the following diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety
  • Successful experience teaching one or more of the core content areas
  • Experience managing a special education case load to include IEP/504 Plans/SAPs
  • Has experience on the latest best practices in developing executive functioning skills in adolescents
  • Exemplifies a deep belief in and commitment to educational excellence for all students
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  For more information on Special Services programs at Bishop Ireton, please visit the website at https://www.bishopireton.org/academics/special-services 

  
  

  Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training. If interested, please send a cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, tina.becker@bishopireton.org

  About Bishop Ireton

  Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to highly prestigious universities and service academies.

• Cheer Head Coach

  Bishop Ireton High School is in search of a dedicated, experienced professional to serve as the Varsity Head Coach of the Girls’ Cheerleading program, which includes the Fall and Winter seasons (dual season sport).  Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school located in Alexandria, Virginia.

   

  Bishop Ireton is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and participates in the Christian Cheerleaders Association (CCA) for cheer competitions. (This program has earned CCA grand champion titles for eight consecutive years.) The Varsity Head Coach directs and coordinates all aspects of the girls’ cheer program in accordance with the school’s mission and values. The goal of the coach should be to lead this competitive program at the highest level of sport by teaching and developing our cheerleaders with skill and sportsmanship. Team building is essential. 

   

  The Varsity Head Coach is responsible for managing the program, schedule, assistant(s) and team budget. The ability to manage the program during pre-season is required. This position receives a stipend and reports to the Athletic Director. Fall season runs from August through November, and Winter Season runs from November through February/early March. 

   

  Applicants will be evaluated on:

  • experience coaching high school aged students
  • cheerleading programmatic experience
  • vision for leading a competitive cheer program 
  • commitment to the principles of our Catholic, college preparatory school; and
  • interpersonal skills and record of developing strong relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, administrators, parent/guardians, and others in the school community. 
  • Experience/familiarity with DMV high school cheer programs is desirable. 

   

  Prior coaching is required and/or college cheer experience is a plus.

   

  Interested coaches should submit a cover letter, resume and the names and telephone numbers of at least two references to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org.   

    

  About Bishop Ireton: 

  Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing graduates head to college, often to the most prestigious universities and service academies. Bishop Ireton is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).

   

  Full Time or Part Time:   Part-Time/Seasonal, 2024-2025 School Year

• English Teacher

  Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic college preparatory high school in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a full-time English teacher for the 2024-25 school year.  Candidates should be able to teach college preparatory high school English courses with an emphasis on literature and the development of writing and research skills.  Experience, including AP, Dual Enrollment, or college English instruction preferred.

   

  Candidates will: 

  • Demonstrate professionalism in a collaborative environment 
  • Have strong communication skills
  • possess a bachelor’s, masters, or doctorate degree in English, education or a related field. 

  • possess or be willing to obtain a Virginia teaching license or VCEA license 
  • possess required citizenship, residency or work visa 
  • promote the Catholic mission of the school

  
  

  TO APPLY:
  
  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org  and should complete an application with the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Catholic Schools at https://arlingtondiocese.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

  
  

  Candidates also must:

  • Must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training

  About Bishop Ireton 

  Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to highly prestigious universities and service academies. 

• Technical Theater Instructor and Show Technical Theater Director

  The Technical Theater Instructor is a limited part-time teaching position (for classes on Thursday evenings 6-8pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm, September through May) reporting directly to the Principal, with additional responsibility as Technical Theater Director for the two show productions during the school year (Fall Play and Spring Musical) reporting directly to the Theater Arts Director. Shows require additional time and preparation, with significant evening hours during the weeks leading up to and during the show. The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor in the area of technical theater, with knowledge of theater operations, stage and set construction, and technical theater resources. The candidate will understand and embrace Bishop Ireton’s school mission and Catholic identity. 
  
  

  Ideally, candidates for this position should have:

  • Experience instructing in the area of technical theater and stage crafts
  • Experience working with and leading adolescent programs
  • Knowledge of theater operations, stage and set construction and theater resources
  • Understanding of theater production
  • Excellent group management, organizational and planning skills
  • Resourceful, collaborative, high level of energy, and flexible
  • Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
  • Patience and the ability to stay calm and positive
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic and professional behavior

  
  

  Responsibilities include:

  • Instructor and leader for high school theater students, ready to follow the employee code of conduct and requirements for Diocese of Arlington teachers
  • Provide and teach a technical theater curriculum and syllabus that allows for students to design, build and run the technical aspects of the school’s theatrical productions
  • Maintain proper grading and instructional practices per school policy and procedure
  • Monitor attendance and progress of students in all Stage Crafts classes  
  • Coordinate all of the technical aspects, such as, but not limited to, the set, lights, special effects, and sound designs necessary to meet the Theater Director’s concept for mainstage productions

  • Collaboratively ensure the smooth running of productions from the development of the production concept through closing night for both the Fall Play and the Spring Musical 
  • Attend all production meetings with the Theater Director and production team
  • Provide Playbill information as needed, Stage Crew notes, Cappies information, and any additional paperwork or product oversight for the Cappies Critics
  • Work with the Theater Arts Director on the Technical Theater Budget for the year, following all finance department processes 
  • Provide a safe educational environment for all technical theater students
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed
  • Enforce school policies in all areas
  • Be familiar and proficient with equipment and supplies in the Theater and Scene Shop
  • Supervise and facilitate learning for all of technical design teams
  • Obtain all necessary materials for each show   
  • Coordinate plans with Assistant Technical Directors

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Experience working in tech theater; technical director or assistant director experience recommended; a degree in a technical theater discipline is a plus
  • Knowledge, training, and skill in organizing and managing facilities for the performing arts 

  
  

  If interested, please send a resume, cover letter, brief statement of your philosophy of teaching in a Catholic school environment and three professional references to tina.becker@bishopireton.org.

  
  

  About Bishop Ireton

  Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to highly prestigious universities and service academies.

• Theology Teacher

  Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a full-time Theology teacher for the 2024-2025 school year at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia.  Candidates should be able to teach coursework based on the USCCB Curriculum.
  
  

  Candidates will:

  • demonstrate professionalism in a collaborative environment.
  • have strong communication skills.
  • possess a bachelor's degree in Theology; master's degree preferred.
  • possess or be willing to obtain a Virginia teaching license or VCEA license
  • citizenship, residency or work visa required
  • be a practicing Catholic

  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org and should complete an application with the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Catholic Schools at https://arlingtondiocese.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
  
  

  Candidates also must:

  • Must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training

   

  About Bishop Ireton

  Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.

• WCAC Full-Time Commissioner

  Mission of the WCAC  
  
  

  The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (“WCAC”) is organized exclusively for fostering the spiritual, academic,  social, and athletic development of interscholastic high school athletic competition while cultivating the ideals of  Christian sportsmanship. Formed in 1993, the WCAC consists of 13 private schools in the Maryland, DC, and Northern  Virginia area whose membership includes eight co-ed schools: Archbishop Carroll High School, Bishop Ireton High  School, Bishop McNamara High School, Bishop O’Connell High School, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, St. John’s  College High School, St. Mary’s Ryken High School, and St. Paul VI Catholic High School; three all-boys schools: DeMatha  Catholic High School, Gonzaga College High School, and The Heights, and two all-girls schools: The Academy of the Holy  Cross and Elizabeth Seton High School. All member schools participate in interscholastic sport at the Varsity and Junior  Varsity level, with some also competing at the Freshman-only level. 

    

  Job Overview  
  
  

  The WCAC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as its full-time Commissioner. The  Commissioner's role is pivotal in guiding the conference towards strategic alignment, maintaining financial stability,  improving marketing endeavors, and fostering trust among member schools' leadership. An exemplary candidate  should boast a robust background in athletics administration, a fervor for nurturing student-athlete growth, and a  steadfast commitment to promoting the principles of sportsmanship and fair play within the conference.  

    
  
  

  Desired Characteristics  
  
  

  Strategic Visionary and Resolute Leader  
  

  • Demonstrate forward-thinking leadership anchored in integrity and financial acumen, envisioning a WCAC  where character, sportsmanship, and athletic excellence thrive alongside sound fiscal management.
  • Foster a bold vision where member schools and athletes strive for their highest potential, guided by  fundamental values of fairness, equity, and genuine respect for opponents.  

  Catholic Values, Character Building, and Athletic Advocacy
  

  • Uphold Catholic principles, prioritize character growth, and promote sportsmanship among athletes, athletic  directors, and coaches. 
  • Enhance the athlete's experience through proactive leadership, leaving a lasting impact on the conference's  future.  

  Fostering a Collaborative Culture  

  • Prioritize building trust within the WCAC community, becoming an integral part of it by deeply understanding  its values and culture. 
  • Forge strong relationships with member schools while balancing tradition and innovation to engage a new  generation of stakeholders effectively. 
    
    

  Responsibilities  
  
  

  Strategic Leadership  

  • Develop and articulate a visionary strategic plan for the WCAC, aligning with Catholic values and principles while  promoting excellence in athletics, academics, and culture.
  • Lead efforts to review and reform conference by-laws, rules, and admission criteria to ensure alignment with  the WCAC's mission and values.  

  Financial Management  

  • Oversee the financial sustainability of the conference, including budgeting, revenue generation, and  expenditure control. 
    Formulate and execute strategic financial plans to support the growth and development of WCAC programs and initiatives. 

  Marketing and Promotion  

  • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the  WCAC, attracting talented student-athletes and fostering community engagement. 
  • Utilize modern marketing tools and platforms to promote WCAC events, programs, and achievements  effectively. 

  Trust-Building and Community Integration  

  • Build strong relationships and foster trust among member schools, presidents, heads of school, athletic  directors, coaches, and other stakeholders within the WCAC community. 
  • Act as a unifying force within the conference, bridging traditional values with contemporary needs to create a  cohesive and inclusive environment. 
    
    

  Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree in sports management, education, business administration, or related field (master's degree  preferred).  
  • Previous experience in athletics administration, with demonstrated leadership in strategic planning, financial  management, and community engagement.  
  • Strong understanding of Catholic values and principles, with a commitment to fostering character development  and sportsmanship among student-athletes.  
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build consensus and  inspire stakeholders toward a common vision.  
  • Proven track record of success in leading and managing complex organizations, preferably in an educational or  athletic setting. 

  This position offers the opportunity to lead and shape the future of high school athletics within the WCAC, contributing  to the growth and success of student-athletes and member schools. If you are passionate about athletics, driven by  strategic vision, and committed to upholding the values of fairness and sportsmanship, we encourage you to apply. 
  
  

  Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter by no later than 30 April 2024 to Louise O’Berry at  Loberry@wbwstrategiesllc.com. In this letter, kindly express your interest in the position itself and in serving the WCAC,  and comment as well on how you as a candidate can be differentiated from other talented applicants. Please include  your salary range expectations knowing that the compensation for this position will be competitive within the framing  of an educational administrator.