EMPLOYMENT
The Department of Catholic Schools assists individuals who wish to become employed as administrators, teachers, or substitute teachers for one of the 45 schools located within the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The information listed below pertains to each and all of these employment categories.

PLEASE NOTE: Employment in the area of school janitorial, kitchen, or maintenance are not handled by the Department of Catholic Schools. These positions are handled directly by the school principal. Please contact individual schools for more information.

Employment Procedures

Contact the Department of Catholic Schools,
Mrs. Joann Gawlik
Associate Superintendent

2718 West Woodlawn
San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: (210) 734-2620
Fax: (210) 734-9112


Obtaining an Application

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The Department of Catholic Schools (DCS) will facilitate the hiring process by keeping your complete application on file for two years. It will be made accessible to our schools within the Archdiocese for employment purposes. Some schools may require that you complete an application locally.

In order for your file to be activated, please complete the items listed below:

  1. Complete and return the employment application.
  2. Provide an original copy of all transcripts from regionally accredited institutions.
  3. Arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent in a timely manner.

(A recommendation form is provided at this site).

All items listed above are to be returned to:

Department of Catholic Schools
2718 West Woodlawn
San Antonio, Texas 78228

Interviewing and hiring are conducted at the local campus. Upon being offered a ministry agreement, the applicant will provide the necessary information for a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the process.

Thank you for your interest in Catholic education.


TCCED Educational Personnel Requirements
(Minimum Requirements)
PRINCIPAL: The Principal must be a Catholic with a commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development. All principals must have a master's degree with 18 hours in educational administration and supervision courses.
TEACHERS: Teachers must hold a bachelor's degree in the area they are assigned to teach or a degree and a minimum of 18 content area hours and 12 education hours. Technology proficiency is required of those teachers who will be integrating technology into the content areas. A special effort is made to hire Catholics as teachers.

LIBRARIAN:
(Secondary) Hold a master's degree in library science or a bachelor's degree with a learning resources endorsement. Evidence in proficiency in the use of information technology resources.
(Elementary) Hold a minimum of an Associates Degree or sixty (60) college hours. Evidence of knowledge of library procedures, technical services, material selections, appropriate selection of books, including quality children's literature books, basic reference skills, and the use of information technology resources.

COUNSELOR: Must have a master's degree in counseling. A master's degree in psychology or social work is acceptable if graduate courses in counseling are included in the degree. Texas certification is not required for employment.

Employment Opportunities

Principal Positions

The Archdiocese of San Antonio Department of Catholic Schoolsis is accepting applications for principals’ positions for 2008-09. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and must possess a Master’s degree with 18 credit hours in educational administration and supervision.

Applications can be sent to:

Department of Catholic Schools
2718 W. Woodlawn Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78228
Email: Joann.Gawlik@archsa.org

Below is a list of schools that currently have administrative openings.
Please be aware that each school has its own search committee.
Updated: 07/03/2008
~ Administrative Openings ~

Secretary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio- Department of Catholic Schools is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Secretary. The candidate must have a high school diploma and minimum five years related experience and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include Publisher and Access/Excel. Responsibilities include clerical assistance in creating and maintaining documents and databases, answering phone, and handling correspondence.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to:
Archdiocese of San Antonio
Attn: Director of Human Resources
2718 W. Woodlawn Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78228
Fax: 210-734-1919
victoria.esparza@archsa.org

Resumes accepted until position filled.
EOE

04/08

Principal of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Uvalde, Texas

Sacred Heart Catholic School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Principal beginning with the 2008-2009 school year. This parish school serves approximately 130 students in 3K-6th grade. Sacred Heart Catholic School is a parochial, parish-supported, coeducational school within the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Catholic with a commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development.
  • Master’s Degree with 18 hours in Educational Administration and Supervision Courses or a valid, appropriate state certificate.

 

Special Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Curriculum development and enhancement skills
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Collaborative abilities in school and parish community
  • Technology proficient
  • Prefer 3-5 years principal/vice principal experience

 

Salary and benefits based on years of experience. Position begins immediately upon hiring. Applications may be downloaded at www.sacatholicschools.org and will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Estella Zamora, Search Committee Chair, at (830) 278-5785.

Applications should be mailed to:
Department of Catholic Schools
Attn: Mrs. Joann Gawlik
2718 W. Woodlawn Avenue
San Antonio, TX  78228

06/08

Santa Clara of Assisi Academy
Dallas, Texas

Santa Clara of Assisi Academy, a parochial school in west Dallas, Texas, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of principal for the 2008-09 school year. Santa Clara is a PK-8 school with an enrollment of 182 predominately Hispanic students.

As the spiritual and academic leader of the school, the successful candidate will:

  • be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong commitment to the faith.
  • facilitate ongoing faith formation for themselves and for the faculty.
  • maintain a strong sense of Catholic Identity in the school.
  • have the minimum of a Master’s degree with 18 hours in education administration.
  • possess excellent communication and leadership skills and display positive interaction with students, parents and faculty.
  • work collaboratively with the pastor, advisory council, and the community at large.
  • have the ability to manage finances and prepare budgets.
  • assist with promoting the school to the outside community and recruitment of new students.
  • Spanish language is preferred.
  • 3-5 years teaching experience is desired.

The Diocese of Dallas offers outstanding benefits and salary is based on experience. Request an application form at aterrill@cathdal.org . Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Send completed application forms to:

Catholic Schools Office
Attn: Alice Terrill
P. O. Box 190507
Dallas, Texas 75219
214-528-2360
http://www.santaclaraacademy.org/
http://www.cso-dallas.org

06/08

St Joseph Academy
Brownsville, Texas

The Administration of Saint Joseph Academy in Brownsville, Texas seeks applicants for all positions for 2007-2008:

Athletic Director
Head Football Coach
English
Mathematics
Religion
Science
Social Studies
Target Languages

Saint Joseph Academy is a college preparatory school, serving grades 7 through12. Full-time teachers receive a competitive salary, full employee medical benefits, annual employer contribution to retirement, social security benefits, and faculty/staff tuition reduction. Application is available online at www.sja.us .

Please submit resume to:
Saint Joseph Academy
101 St. Joseph Drive Brownsville, Texas  78520
Website: www.sja.us
Phone: (956) 542-3581       Fax (956) 542-4748

05/08

Teacher Positions
Download a list of current teacher openings.
Teacher Openings 2008 - 2009
If you would like information on the positions on this list please contact the school.
 


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