Employment

Bishop O’Connell is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students in grades 9-12 a mission-centered Catholic education, rooted in Christ with a focus on the development of the whole person. Qualified candidates will work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and social emotional development. We are a community of life-long learners, and faculty and staff are committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines. There is an expectation that faculty and staff will participate in the school’s in-services, retreats, and other events promoting the education and formation of young adults.

Bishop O’Connell is a thriving, inclusive educational community that both encourages innovation and respects tradition. We are excited to share our story with you!

Positions Available 2021-2022

IT Director

Bishop O'Connell High School seeks a dynamic and forward thinking candidate for the position of Director of Information Technology. This is a senior level position reporting to the CFO. As the leader in the development of innovative technologies that support teaching, learning, student life and administrative operations, the Director will possess in-depth technical expertise and will provide strategic leadership, planning, and management to all areas of information technology. The Director will manage a staff of 5 full- and part-time employees and will develop and oversee campus-wide technology policies, procedures, services and facilities. The Director will work collaboratively with academic leadership to develop effective strategies for integrating technology into the curriculum.

Qualified candidates will have a passion for technology and education, and proven leadership, management, and decision making skills. The successful candidate will be a hands-on manager and will have the ability to develop and lead strategic and operational initiatives; will have proven supervisory and staff development skills; and will possess exceptional communication and customer service skills. College degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of technology management experience required. Experience in an educational setting, as well as experience with PowerSchool, Microsoft Office, Hyper-V, Active Directory, and Google apps strongly preferred.

Position Summary

The Director of Information Technology is a senior level position that provides overall leadership, planning, and management of all areas of information technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The IT Director works with the school’s academic and administrative leadership to provide strategic planning and strong collaborative leadership to set the direction and implement information technologies to support the school’s mission.

Works with the academic leadership to develop ways and strategies to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum
Manages all information technology resources including personnel, budgets, network infrastructure, academic and administrative systems, security systems, and VoIP phone services
Leads team of 5 full- and part-time IT support staff
Oversees school help desk operations
Provides and maintains a high quality technology support environment for all faculty, staff, and students
Establishes and enforces information technology standards, procedures, and policies.
Identifies and eliminates security risks. Establishes user and data security policies and procedures aligned with security best practices
Creates and administers the technology operating and capital budgets in consultation with the CFO. Prepares progress and budget reports
Builds and maintains relationships with outside vendors

Skills and Experience

Minimum five years of significant Information Technology (IT) leadership experience and proven success in managing information technology resources and services, preferably in an educational environment
Ability to articulate a vision for information technology in an educational environment and to develop strategic and operational IT plans to achieve that vision in collaboration with key users and the academic and administrative leadership
Demonstrated ability to build a strong IT team and effective partnerships with end users as the result of effective communication and interpersonal skills
High commitment to quality, customer-oriented services and enjoys working in a fast paced, high-standards organization
Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills, pleasant and outgoing personality essential
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
Solid working knowledge of computer hardware, software, networking and related technologies including: Hyper-V server and desktop virtualization, Microsoft Server OS and Active Directory, and networking (SANs, VLANs, Wireless, Firewalls)
Solid working knowledge of all relevant security protocols and best practices
Solid working knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA regulations
Experience with educational administrative systems such as, PowerSchool, Google for Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google Apps.
Solid working sense of humor

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in IT, Educational Technology or related field

To Apply

Interested qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and at least three (3) professional references to employment@bishopoconnell.org.

Teaching Positions

Art Teacher - Bishop O’Connell High School is seeking an art teacher for the 2021 - 2022 school year. Highly qualified candidates will be prepared to teach courses to students with a variety of experience levels. Applicants should have a degree in an art field or art education. Teaching experience and/or education coursework is preferred. The fine arts department is committed to helping students explore and develop their creative talents using a variety of different media while fostering a love of Truth and beauty.

Choral Director - Bishop O'Connell High School is seeking a choral director for the 2021 - 2022 school year. Candidates should have significant experience working with students who have a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Applicants should have a degree in Music Education or Performance. High school teaching with conducting experience and an advanced degree are preferred. Highly qualified candidates will have experience assisting students with auditions for outside of school events such as VMEA senior honors choir, Districts, All State, and ACDA. Functional piano skills are required and ability to serve as an accompanist is highly preferred. The fine arts department is committed to helping students explore and develop their creative talents while fostering a love of Truth and beauty.

English Teacher - Bishop O'Connell is seeking an English teacher for the 2021 -2022 school year. Qualified candidates will have the ability and be prepared to teach various courses across the discipline at college prep and advanced levels. Applicants should have a degree in English. Teaching experience, advanced degree, and/or education coursework is preferred. The department emphasizes critical thinking, writing skills and collaboration. The successful candidate will have a passion for literature and student engagement. Central to our curriculum is the exploration of how texts enlighten the understanding of Catholic identity, relationships and the dignity of the human person.

Expanded Services - Math (Special Education) Teacher - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a special education math teacher for the 2021 -2022 school year to work with students receiving expanded services. A degree in special education and teaching experience in special education are preferred. This teacher will work with students with disabilities to include intellectual disabilities, emotional and significant learning disabilities teaching small group classes of students with academic abilities ranging from 1st through 6th grade. The successful candidate should be adept at utilizing multiple methods of instruction to include digital technology, manipulatives, and visual aids. The candidates strengths should include interpersonal skills, flexibility, and collaboration. All teachers on the expanded services team modify curriculum and work with peer mentors to support inclusion. Teachers also provide support during school day events and flexible instructional time to further social and emotional development of all students. Successful candidates will look forward to being part of a team of passionate educators committed to inclusive Catholic education.

Math Teacher - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a math teacher for the 2021 -2022 school year. Highly qualified candidates will be prepared to teach courses in various subject areas up to and including calculus. Applicants should have a degree in mathematics. Teaching experience, advanced degree, and/or education coursework is preferred. The department is committed to accessible math instruction for all students. The practical application of math, problem solving skills and logical thinking are emphasized as natural components of the math curriculum.

Physics Teacher - Bishop O’Connell High School is accepting resumes for Physics teachers for the 2021 - 2022 school year. Candidates should be qualified and prepared to teach courses at both the college prep and advanced levels. Applicants should have a degree in physics or a related field. Teaching experience and/or education coursework is preferred. The department emphasizes laboratory work and technology use to enhance student engagement with the science curriculum. The department emphasizes laboratory work, project based learning, and technology use to enhance student engagement with the science curriculum.

Spanish Teacher - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a Spanish teacher for the 2021 -2022 school year. Qualified candidates should be prepared to teach courses at both the college prep and advanced levels. Applicants should have a strong background in Spanish. Teaching experience, advanced degree, and/or education coursework is preferred. The department emphasizes strong oral and written communication skills in the target language. In addition, teachers should have a love for and desire to share the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries and peoples.

Technology and Computer Science Teacher - Bishop O'Connell High School is accepting resumes for Technology and Computer Science positions for the 2021 - 2022 school year. Candidates should have a strong background in one of these areas evidenced through education and professional experience. Specific course assignments would vary based on the background of qualified candidates. Course options could range from introductory applications-based technology courses to AP level work in the principles of computer science. Teaching experience and/or education coursework is preferred. The department promotes student engagement with technology through project-based learning with an emphasis on skill development, innovation, ethical use of technology, and media literacy.

Additional Staff Positions

School Store Manager - Bishop O'Connell has an opening for a school store manager to handle in-house sales as well as mail order fulfillment. This is a 30-hour a week position. Virtus training is required for all successful candidates. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume and references to employment@bishopoconnell.org.

Substitute and Support Personnel - Bishop O'Connell has open positions for individuals to serve as full-time substitute and support personnel during the academic year. Candidates should be flexible, team players who are committed to the Mission of the school and the philosophy of Catholic education. Prior work experience in schools or with young people is preferred. Virtus training is required for all successful candidates. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to employment@bishopoconnell.org.

On-call Substitute Teachers - Bishop O'Connell seeks individuals who are available to serve as on-call substitute teachers. Come be a part of our team! This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for flexible hours or part-time employment. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working with young people, but no specific school experience is required. Background check, TB test and Virtus training must be completed by all successful candidates offered positions at the school. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and resume to Mrs. Meghan Lonergan at employment@bishopoconnell.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Once hired, the school expects faculty members to stay current with professional development activities, as well as to participate in the school’s in-services, retreats, and other events promoting the education and formation of young adults. Candidates should work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and the development of the whole person.

TO APPLY - Unless otherwise indicated above, candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, at least three (3) professional references and sample lesson plan (for teaching positions) to Mrs. Meghan Lonergan, Dean of Mission, at employment@bishopoconnell.org.

In addition to applying directly to Bishop O’Connell, all interested candidates are required to complete an application provided by the Diocese of Arlington. This application can be downloaded from the Office of Catholic Schools' website.

Other Opportunities

Although we currently have no other openings on our staff, we are happy to keep resumes on file for future consideration. If you would like to submit your resume for our files, please select the online employment inquiry link below:

GENERAL ONLINE EMPLOYMENT INQUIRY