Contract
Long Term Substitute Teacher (Theology): Holy Name High School
Holy Name High School
Catholic Education - Parma Heights, Ohio
Diocese of Cleveland
Office of Catholic Education
Position Opening: Long Term Substitute Theology Teacher
Holy Name High School
6000 Queens Hwy
Parma Heights, OH 44130
Holy Name High School has the need for a Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher. This assignment begins on November 14, 2025 and is anticipated to extend for twelve (12) weeks, not counting the weeks of Thanksgiving Break (November 24 – 28, 2025) and Christmas Break (December 20, 2025 – January 2, 2026).
Reports to: Principal of Holy Name High School
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the Leadership of the Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne and Ashland. There are approximately 700,000 Catholics in the Diocese, and Catholic Charities-Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan systems of social services in the world. There are 185 parishes, 85 Catholic schools, 1 pastoral center and 1 mission office within the Diocese.
The Office of Catholic Education provides expertise, experience, and energy to lead and assist those who carry out the education ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland. In steadfast support of our over 36,000 students and their families, the Office works to ensure that each school has the capacity to deliver strong, positive, irresistibly Catholic education for continued growth in academic excellence and faith formation.
Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about our diocese.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and Holy Name High School are pleased to accept applications for the position of Theology Teacher. Founded in 1914, Holy Name High School is a diocesan-sponsored, co-educational, comprehensive high school with a college preparatory emphasis and is committed to leading young adults to Christ by educating them in mind, body, and spirit. With a population of more than 687 students in grades nine through twelve, Holy Name High School provides young men and women with a nurturing and supportive educational environment in which to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and morally.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences, using a variety of learning materials and resources.
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Provide appropriate feedback on students' submitted assignments.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student’s progress and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities and communicate necessary information regularly to relevant stakeholders.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
- Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
- Attend professional development meetings as required by the principal.
- Write professional development goals as required by the LPDC.
- Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
- Other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and to best practices in Catholic education. Familiarity with the teachings, traditions, and policies, which apply to formation and development of high school-aged youth.
- The position requires VIRTUS certification and FBI/BCI background check.
- Ability to teach a variety of theology courses
- Must hold a valid High School Religion Teacher Certificate
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Theology, Catachestics or related field
- 2 + years working with high school students.
- Highly motivated with strong organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Self-starter; able to work independently.
Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and a completed Diocese of Cleveland Employment Application to Principal Kathi Powers at kpowers@holynamehs.com. In the subject line, please denote: 'Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher’.