Program coordinator / business teacher

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction and the Principal. Collaborates closely with students, parents, mentors, and community partners.

Overview:
Resurrection College Prep High School is seeking a mission-driven, student-centered professional to serve as the Practicum Program Coordinator and Business Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This dual-role position offers the opportunity to lead an innovative career exploration program while teaching foundational business curriculum.

About the Practicum Program:

The Practicum Job Shadowing Program provides juniors and seniors with real-world field experiences that introduce them to the personal and professional skills needed for future career success. Through field placements, personal interest assessments, and reflective writing, students deepen their understanding of their own goals, talents, and interests as they prepare for college and career.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Instructional Duties:

• Teach the Practicum course, Career Planning and Development, and Introduction to Business (semester course).
• Prepare students for professional settings by building workplace readiness skills.
• Provide instruction that aligns with college and career competencies.

Program Coordination:

• Coordinate field placements for approximately 80-100 students annually across a variety of industries.
• Facilitate communication between students and mentors; ensure all pre-placement requirements are completed.
• Develop and distribute mentor resources; support mentors throughout the student experience.
• Maintain and expand a robust mentor database and community partnerships.
• Oversee program logistics, schedules and budget.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster relationships with mentors, parents, alumnae, and community partners to enrich the program experience.
• Communicate consistently with stakeholders to ensure student progress and placement success.
• Support current students through regular check-ins and individualized guidance.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License preferred; alternate pathways may be considered with administrative approval.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a high school setting; experience in Catholic education preferred.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, particularly in business education and career readiness.
• Experience with the Understanding by Design framework and differentiated instruction preferred.
• Demonstrated success in partnership-building and community engagement.

Professional Dispositions:

• Embody and promote Catholic moral and intellectual values.
• View teaching and program coordination as a vocation rooted in truth, service, and the Lasallian mission.
• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, attention to detail, and a student-centered mindset.

As a faculty member, you are expected to:

• Implement curricula and academic interventions that meet grade-level standards.
• Design and implement assessments that measure students' progress toward grade-level standards.
• Use student assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests in students.
• Collaborate with teachers and leaders to improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills by maintaining a cooperative and positive attitude that supports the mission and goals of the school.
• Maintain grading records, record daily attendance, and complete all required record keeping as designated by administration.
• Maintain open communication with all members of the school faith community.
• Be responsive to ongoing instructional coaching and a growth mindset to increase student success.
• Attend and fully engage in all professional development, staff meetings, liturgies, and school events such as but not limited to formation experiences, Back to School Night, Open House, and Graduation.
• Follow all expectations as outlined in the 2025-2026 Faculty Contract and Handbook.
• Any other duty as assigned by the school administration.

Core Competencies:

• Highly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
• Organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented with a positive, service-minded disposition.

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Routine physical activity associated with a normal school environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear to exchange information.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance; bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, and perform work that involves occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities this job requires include close visual acuity, preparing and analyzing data, viewing computers, and extensive reading.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Patricia Caine, Principal

[email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person