Employment

Bishop O’Connell is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students 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

Faculty & Staff Openings - 2025-2026 School Year
Coaching Position(s) 2025-2026

Faculty & Staff Openings - 2025-2026 School Year

Theology Teacher - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a Theology teacher starting in January 2026 . Applicants should have a degree in Theology. Teaching experience and/or education coursework is preferred. In the second semester of this year, the teaching responsibility for this position will largely be morality courses for 11th grade students. More generally, all courses in the theology curriculum follow the U.S. bishops’ doctrinal framework for high school catechists, with topics including scripture, ecclesiology, sacraments and morality. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Full-Time School Counselor - Bishop O’Connell has an immediate opening for a full-time school counselor. Applicants must have a Masters Degree in School Counseling or a closely related area with a Virginia professional license in school counseling or the ability to attain this license in the near future. School counselors in the Diocese of Arlington are required to be practicing Catholics, dedicated to serving and supporting students in their development of the whole person. Responsibilities include helping students in the areas of academic achievement, emotional/social development, college readiness and career development. Candidates with a college counseling background are strongly encouraged to apply. The candidate should have knowledge of using data in a comprehensive school counseling program, work well in a team, and have a desire for continued professional development.

Daily On-Call Substitutes (High need: Math) - Bishop O’Connell is expanding our pool of daily, on-call substitutes to support our teaching faculty. Candidates should have a college degree. Experience in teaching and/or working with high school age students is ideal. This is an as needed, hourly position. Job responsibilities include daily substitution covering classes in all subject areas. The school is particularly in need of an individual with a math background to periodically cover more extended absences and provide instruction in Algebra from time to time. Typical working hours are 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These hours can be flexible to meet the needs of both the school and the substitute on any given day.

Attendance Specialist - Bishop O’Connell has an immediate opening for an Attendance Specialist. This is a 10-month, non-exempt, full-time, hourly position with hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Under the general supervision of the Attendance Manager, the Attendance Specialist is tasked with managing and monitoring school wide attendance data and other clerical functions in a secondary school setting. The specialist also performs a variety of functions regarding the verification of student absences, the maintenance of attendance records and the preparation of required attendance reports; and to do other related work as required. The responsibilities for the job are as follows:

Performs clerical activities and functions pertaining to a school site attendance record management system (PowerSchool).
Maintains accurate student attendance records.
Collects daily and period attendance electronically.
Assists students by receiving absence verification documents and re-admits them to class activities.
Posts student absences and clears absences by reviewing parental notes and through telephone contacts.
Collects and files student notes concerning attendance and medical circumstances.
Works in conjunction with the Student Life Office to refer students who are not adhering to attendance policy.
Prepares or assists in the preparation and distribution of correspondence regarding excessive student absences.
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese.
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
Assists with all office duties as needed.
Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
Communicates effectively and responds to messages in a timely manner.
Issues documents and forms to students as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of use of office equipment
Ability to be self-motivated and work independently
Ability to work with others and relate to students and parents
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Experience with PowerSchool a plus but not required

Studies Office - Administrative Assistant - Bishop O'Connell has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant in the Studies Office. This is a 12-month, non-exempt, full-time, hourly position with hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Under the general supervision of the Dean of Academics, the Studies Office Administrative Assistant is tasked with managing current student data and other clerical functions related to the Studies Office. The typical responsibilities for the job are as follows:

Process quarterly and annual grades
Create instruction for teachers to complete grading requirements for quarter, semester, and yearly reports
Assist Academic Dean in the scheduling process
Provide regular administrative information in easily accessible form
Prepare for annual Academic Award Ceremony
Create grid of room availability for Administration use in case of an emergency when a room cannot be used
Create teacher assignment grid used for looking up teacher’s schedules, free period, lunch and service assignments
Create a chart for faculty locations for Parent Teacher Conferences
Assist Dean of Academics, Principal and Communication Director in preparing information for Course Selection Guide
Work with Counselors in processing student Course Placement Data
Notify Counselors and students when a course is not being offered
Work with Dean of Student Affairs and Attendance Manager to enter all necessary calendar and schedule data into PowerSchool
Provide mechanisms for attendance reporting and data keeping
Prepare transcripts and demographic data for Naviance system
Other duties as assigned

Coaching Position(s) 2025-2026

Head Cheerleading Coach - Bishop O'Connell High School is in search of a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to serve as a Varsity Coach to the schools Co-ed Cheerleading program. Prior experience in cheerleading is required and experience with coaching and/or cheer is preferred. The program's season includes Fall and Winter and the team also attends UCA camp in the summer. Bishop O'Connell is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).The Coach will prepare and lead the team members in developing skills needed to reach their highest potential as student athletes. Availability during the pre-season to assist in planning and training is required.

Assist in preparing and organizing necessary arrangements for a successful season
Lead and manage team practices as well as games
Assisting with choreography and preparing teams for games and performances
Ensure a healthy environment that nurtures the safety and wellbeing of the student athletes by utilizing and reinforcing best safety practices
Maintains communication of teams expectations and commitments with athletes and their families
Experience in stunting, tumbling, and dance
Experience in coaching middle or high school aged students
Dedication to the teams schedule and commitments throughout the dual-seasons
Passion for developing strong relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, parent/guardians, and others members of the school community
Strong work ethic, leadership, and communication skills

Schedule: After school practices. Some weekend games.

Work Location: In-person

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, and three (3) professional references 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:

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