Science Teacher
Location: Roncalli High School
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Science
Effective Date: August 1, 2026
Reports to: Fran Peter, Roncalli High School Principal
 
Position Summary
Roncalli Catholic Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and faith-filled Science Teacher to join our faculty at Roncalli High School. This full-time position is responsible for teaching freshman foundational science and environmental science courses, while fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning through engaging classroom instruction and laboratory experiences. The successful candidate will support the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of students while contributing to the mission of Catholic education.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student management
• Advisory of academic career planning

• Maintain the cleanliness, safety and stock of the chemical storage closet.
• Calibrate pieces of lab equipment as needed.
• Set up and take down lab equipment as needed.
• Manage the safety of students during labs.
• Plan and supervise environmental field research (field trips).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Plan and prepare lesson plans that meet core objectives and principles and are in line with the curriculum goals.
• Prepare instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials, and resources consistent with learning objectives and student needs.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and school supplies as needed.
• Deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool.
• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills.
• Create a safe and flexible classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning.
• Help students to work independently and collaboratively in groups.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that conform to school and system policies and promote learning in the classroom.
• Encourage student responsibility, cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect in a manner consistent with school and system policies and procedures.
• Establish and monitor appropriate behavior of students in extracurricular activities.
• Track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques.
• Prepare and administer assessments that are curriculum-aligned.
• Grade assessments and assignments.
• Keep current with system and state standardized testing and maximize student achievement on these tests.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with system testing programs.
• Monitor performance and progress and modify instructional methods to meet individual needs when necessary.
• Foster good working relationships with students, teachers, counselors, administrators and other stakeholders to support the development and well-being of the students.
• Keep parents or guardians informed of students’ academic progress, and social and behavioral issues.
• Coordinate parent/teacher/student conferences to review students’ progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records including attendance, grades, assessments and test scores as required by district and school procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Undertake professional development activities to ensure continued professional growth and development of teaching skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Science Education or a related field.
• Current Wisconsin DPI teaching certification.
• Additional certifications or endorsements are preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Experience integrating technology into classroom instruction.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous professional growth, and student success.

• Possesses physical stamina required to remain standing, walking and moving for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and years of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
• Semi-monthly payroll (15th and last day of each month).

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Day shift during the school year
• Occasional evenings and weekends for school events and activities

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Complete and maintain Virtus Safe Environment training.
• Support the mission and Catholic values of Roncalli Catholic Schools.