A Good Fit
Join our team and discover our culture of excellence!
At Good Shepherd Episcopal School, we believe in creating and sustaining a community where all members feel they belong.
If you are interested in working in a collaborative and inclusive setting where you can make a positive impact in students' lives, email HR@gsesdallas.org.
It is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, ancestry, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Ms. May, Director of Community and Belonging, at 214-390-6453 or belonging@gsesdallas.org.
Open Positions
- Physical Education Teacher
- Faith Studies Teacher
- Educational Technologist
- Extended Day Teacher
- Executive Assistant
- Assistant Director of Classroom of the Earth
- Middle School Counselor
Physical Education Teacher
Reports to: Assistant Head of Middle School
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position Purpose: To teach, enrich, and reinforce the physical education curriculum.
Essential Functions:
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Teach and plan lessons and activities for early childhood, lower, and middle school students, with particular emphasis on sportsmanship as well as eye-hand coordination and physical skills through inclusive games and exercises while encouraging a love of physical activity
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Teach students with a wide range of skills and developmental levels in athletics
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Communicate knowledge of a variety of sports and break down each sport into age-appropriate activities emphasizing technical skills and sportsmanship
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Effectively communicate with colleagues and parents about students’ behavior, participation, and skills, both in writing and verbally
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Coach sports for 7th and 8th grade
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Drive buses to take Good Shepherd team to athletic events
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Serve as a middle school advisor, as needed
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Nurture the growth of children and working cooperatively with adults; be kind, enthusiastic, creative, flexible, patient, and able to communicate clearly
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Participate in outdoor education Classroom of the Earth trips
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Other duties as assigned by their supervisor
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in physical education, kinesiology, or related field; may have an advanced degree
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Teaching experience with elementary and middle school-aged boys and girls
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Coaching experience with elementary and middle school-aged boys and girls and/or playing team sports at the middle (secondary) and/or collegiate level is preferred
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Leadership and facilitative skills
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Flexibility and patience
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Work in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
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May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
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Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
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Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment
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Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
To apply for the Physical Education Teacher position please submit your cover letter and resume to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment and Retention Manager, at HR@gsesdallas.org.
Faith Studies Teacher
Reports to: Head of Middle School
FSLA Qualification: Exempt
Position purpose: To teach, enrich, and reinforce appropriate grade-level curriculum
Essential Functions:
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Celebrate the Episcopal Church, its identity, and its tenets
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Teach all Middle School Faith Studies classes, including four eighth-grade classes and one fifth-grade class, consisting of:
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two sections per day of an eighth-grade class that explores Christian sacraments, world religions, and ethics, and
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one section of fifth-grade faith studies per trimester through a push-in model.
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Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Middle School administration to design age-appropriate, engaging lessons to support class curriculum. Specific content related to the Episcopal identity or tenets will be planned in coordination with a clergy representative from the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
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Assess student work, including assessments, projects, and daily work
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Serve as the primary liaison with other school chaplains and clergy at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
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Work with all Middle School students and faculty to support student-led chapels, dedicating advisory and WIN times for intentional preparation and reflection to support this work
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Collaborate with Middle School administration to develop and facilitate the eighth-grade capstone chapel leader experience
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Serve the school in other manners, including carpool and lunch and recess duty assignments, as well as other duties assigned
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Exhibit good communication skills with students, fellow teachers, administrators, and parents
Qualifications:
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Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, preferred degree in Religious Studies or experience in faith formation
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Classroom teaching experience is preferred
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills
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Ability, skills, and understanding to create, communicate, and maintain relationships
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Good organizational skills
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Be able to communicate concepts and instructions clearly
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
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Generally works in standard office conditions and climate
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Works in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
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May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
To apply for the Faith Studies Teacher position please submit your cover letter, resume, and copy of your teacher certification to Kristin Jarrett, Recruiting and Retention Manager, at hr@gsesdallas.org.
Educational Technologist
Reports to: Director of Academic Technology
FSLA Qualification: Exempt
Position Purpose: To be a leader in the implementation and support of technology integration with curriculum
Essential Functions:
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Assist teachers in developing, maintaining, and delivering instructional resources through the integration of modern technologies
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Collaborate with the Director of Innovation, Director of Academic Technology, and Director of Curriculum to develop and implement innovative projects across grade levels
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Model and encourage an innovative and creative learning environment with students and faculty focusing on the essential skills of collaboration, creation, critical thinking, communication and curiosity
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Assist with the implementation and management of instructional software
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Assist with professional development for faculty and staff
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Ensure the vertical alignment of digital literacy by facilitating lessons throughout various grade levels
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Research new thinking and affordances of educational technology to stay current with new and changing trends
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Assist with parent education meetings for the start and end of school as well as support throughout the school year
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Instructional responsibilities for one or more middle school elective or exploration courses
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Partner with the Director of Innovation on design challenges and technology innovation projects within SPARQ
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Assist in troubleshooting technology challenges across campus
Qualifications:
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Ability to communicate effectively with constituents from the entire school community; define problems and implement appropriate solutions
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Demonstrated knowledge of Google Workspace for Education
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Educational background to evaluate courseware
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Bachelor’s degree required, teaching certification preferred
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Specialized training or equivalent experience in instructional technology is preferred
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
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Generally works in standard office conditions and climate
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Works in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
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May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
To apply for the Educational Technologist position, please submit your cover letter, resume, and copy of your teacher certification to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment and Retention Manager, at hr@gsesdallas.org.
Extended Day Teacher
Reports to: Director of Extended Day
FSLA Qualification: Exempt
Position Purpose: To serve and supervise small groups of students in various activities
Good Shepherd Episcopal School is seeking a positive and collaborative individual as an Extended Day Teacher. The Extended Day Teacher will serve and supervise small groups of students in various activities. This position reports to the Director of Extended Day.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times
- Take attendance daily, ensuring accuracy
- Collect after-school children daily and maintain an accurate roster with individual exceptions
- Monitor reading and homework times
- Maintain and practice positive discipline techniques
- Report to the Director of Extended Day any special needs or individual situations for children
Qualifications:
- A college or university degree is preferred
- Experience working with children
- To commit to this position for a minimum of one school year
- The ability to work in a highly stressful environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and an array of contacts
To apply for the Extended Day Teacher position please submit your resume to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment and Retention Manager, at HR@gsesdallas.org.
Executive Assistant
Reports to: Head of School
FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose: Responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the school and the Leadership Team
Essential Functions:
Provide support to the Head of School (HOS), as well as other Leadership Team (LT) members, in many capacities including calendar management, coordinating written, verbal, and electronic correspondence, and liaising with departments and divisions across the school to prepare schoolwide reporting. This position also coordinates HOS, LT, and Board of Trustees (BOT) travel on behalf of the school.
This position serves as the Recording Secretary for the BOT, which includes: taking minutes at board meetings; preparing agendas, materials, and food for meetings; assisting with board orientation for new trustees; tracking legal requirements; and other tasks as needed.
The Executive Assistant will also manage all calendars for the school, working with all departments and divisions to schedule use of buildings, conference rooms, and pods, including requests for space at the church, and coordinating event set-up requests. The position also helps to maintain the student database, as well as review major communications prior to sending. Other responsibilities include tracking employee compliance for annual requirements, such as first aid and CPR certification, coordinating hospitality and food for various on-campus events, and providing general clerical duties and administrative support to the school.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience, preferably in an educational setting. The candidate must have high standards of responsibility, superior organizational and computer skills, as well as the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and sensitivity, prioritize efficiently, and communicate effectively with constituents across the organization.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Candidate should be able to work in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts and work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time. This position is primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment, but occasionally may be called to work outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
To apply for the Executive Assistant position please submit your cover letter and resume to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment and Retention Manager, at HR@gsesdallas.org.
Assistant Director of Classroom of the Earth
Reports to: Director of Classroom of the Earth
FSLA Qualification: Exempt
Position Purpose: To assist the Director of Classroom of the Earth (COE) with the operations of the Good Shepherd COE outdoor education program.
Position Objective:
Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks an Assistant Director of Classroom of the Earth to collaborate with the program director to design, plan, prep, and lead all Classroom of the Earth trips for pre-kindergarten through 8th grades. The individual must have extensive outdoor experience and the ability to proactively assess risks in the backcountry to effectively set parameters or adjust plans as needed. Teaching experience with either adults or students preferred; formal degree also preferred, but dependent on candidate.
Essential Functions:
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Maintain (or obtain) Wilderness First Responder certification in addition to continued development of personal outdoor skills
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Train middle school COE student leaders and partner with science and classroom teachers on COE curriculum development
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Collect and manage student permission & medical forms for excursions, as well as maintain COE trip gear and inventory
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Be comfortable in a public-facing role including leading parent meeting presentations; maintain a high level of professionalism with students, families, and colleagues
Qualifications:
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Training through National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) or Outward Bound type programs
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Professional experience with outdoor education programs for students pre-kindergarten through 8th grades, leading backpacking and/or rock climbing trips
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Highly experienced and comfortable in the backcountry: ability to read a map, excellent spatial orientation, familiar with common topographical patterns, able to confidently trail find in situations with poor or missing signage or in off-trail navigation
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Methodical, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Able to think through processes and plans in advance, anticipate organizational and safety issues, and work with others to creatively problem solve at any time prior to or during program
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Proficient in written communication and computer skills
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
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Ability to be away from home for extended periods (up to 2.5 weeks for 8th grade trip); totaling over 60 days a year, with 50+ nights sleeping on the ground in occasionally extreme weather conditions (cold and wet, to hot and dry)
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Adapt at making decisions and performing leadership tasks with small amounts of sleep
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Able to comfortably hike up to 10 miles daily in mountainous terrain on backpacking trips; 16 miles in emergency situations that require walk-out evacuations
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Capable of lifting heavy objects (minimum of 50 lbs.)
To apply for the Assistant Director of Classroom of the Earth position please submit your cover letter and resume to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment and Retention Manager, at HR@gsesdallas.org.
Middle School Counselor
Reports to: Head of Middle School
FSLA Qualification: Exempt
Essential Functions:
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Develop a comprehensive Middle School guidance program aligning with Good Shepherd’s Mission Statement, Tenets, and Competencies and respond to student needs within the school and community
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Maintain evidence of planning and implementation of a guidance program
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Collaborate with parents, teachers and other professional staff to assist students in reaching their social/emotional and academic potential
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Respond effectively to crisis situations
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Teach executive functioning class for students new to Middle School
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Assist students in learning and demonstrating appropriate school behavior and in developing self-understanding and social skills including but not limited to problem solving, coping skills, and social skills through individual and group guidance and counseling activities
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Provide guidance and transition information to parents and students as students move forward from one school to the next particularly from Lower School to Middle School and Middle School to High School
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Provide lessons on how to navigate social media and other technology-related issues to students and provide resources with families
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Work with Middle School administration, faculty, parents and students concerning challenges interfering with student learning
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Collaborate with Middle School faculty to identify students in need of assistance with their mental and emotional well-being and communicate those needs with students’ families
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Collaborate with Middle School administration regarding student referrals to appropriate specialists when additional expertise is required
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Organize Middle School service days and retreats in collaboration with the Director of Community and Belonging
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Collaborate with the Middle School administration regarding parent education programs
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Prepare and implement parent education programs
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Assist teachers and parents in understanding the developmental needs of adolescents
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Consult and collaborate with related service providers when necessary (e.g. chaplains, tutors, physical therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, etc.)
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Attend all departmental, divisional, and staff meetings as requested
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Attend all parent meetings, intake meetings, and conferences as requested
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Create a list of professional referrals and networks to maintain relationships with them
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Attend professional development training and seminars to enhance the school counseling program
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Develop behavioral Student Support Plans as delegated by the Head of School (HOS) or Head of Middle School
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Maintain confidential records of student files, including student support plans, and meeting notes
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Maintain an electronic log of counselor office visits
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Assist the Crisis Incident Team as needed
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Other duties as assigned by the HOS or Middle School administration
Professional Conduct and Ethics:
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Observe the ethical standards of the Texas and the American School Counselor Association
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Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
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Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible
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Adhere to the rules, regulations and policies of GSES
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Maintain strictest confidentiality
Qualifications:
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Certified School Counselor
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Working knowledge of American School Counseling Association and LPC Board standards of practice
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Working knowledge of social and emotional resources in the community
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Valid teaching certificate with at least three years of successful teaching experience
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Competency in, and ability to learn and use a variety of technological applications
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Maintain emotional control under stress
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Ability to communicate effectively in all forms
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Ability to manage a variety of professional tasks independently
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Desire to work with children in 5th-8th grade and the ability to relate well to students, peers, parents, and the public
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
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May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
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Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
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Works primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment
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Works intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
To apply for the Middle School Counselor position please submit your cover letter, resume, and copy of your counseling and teaching certifications to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment and Retention Manager, at HR@gsesdallas.org.
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Retirement
- Professional Development
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Tuition Remission
- Complimentary Lunch
- Parents' Day Out
- Summer Hours
Healthcare
Good Shepherd Episcopal is a member of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest Group Benefits Trust for medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability coverage. The school subsidizes medical premiums for both medical plans and dental plans for employee coverage and offers competitive premiums for dependent coverage. In addition to general coverage, we offer HSA and FSA plans and the school contributes semi-annually to employee HSA accounts to help offset medical expenses.
Retirement
Professional Development
Professional learning is part of our school’s growth culture. At Good Shepherd, employees are encouraged to seek out opportunities for professional learning based on best practices and school initiatives, and join professional organizations relative to their job assignment.
We also encourage employees to continue their educational coursework and offer up to 50% tuition reimbursement for coursework relative to the employee’s job assignment, subject to approval.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Tuition Remission
Employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for tuition remission for children admitted to the school in a full-day program, up to a maximum of 50% for full-time employees. All employees are also encouraged to apply for tuition assistance should additional assistance be needed. Extended care for Good Shepherd students is also available to employees at no additional cost.
Complimentary Lunch
Parents' Day Out
The Parents' Day Out program at Good Shepherd Episcopal School provides dependable child care within our secure and caring atmosphere, allowing parents to pursue their professional aspirations while raising children. Employees enjoy a substantial discount on child care provided on-site, in addition to extended hours.
Summer Hours
Substitute Teachers. Good Shepherd Episcopal School is looking for qualified substitute teachers. Associate's degree required. Please send your cover letter and resume to Human Resources to apply.
Thank you for exploring Good Shepherd's career opportunities. All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment & Retention Manager, at HR@gsesdallas.org.