Social Studies Teacher-HS FT Faculty

Position Information

Position Title Social Studies Teacher-HS FT Faculty

Academic Year 2025-2026

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS), a division of the University of the Incarnate Word, seeks a Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. All teachers are expected to teach within the mission of St. Anthony Catholic High School and our core values of Honesty & Integrity; Community; Service & Social Justice; Scholarship; and Holistic Education. SACHS is a private college preparatory Catholic high school. Position reports to the Principal.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s

Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpagefor additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Essential Duties

Description of Job Duties

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the curriculum.
  
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
  
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, board policies and administrative regulations.
  
• Work cooperatively with administrators, department chairs, and other staff as needed to meet curriculum objectives.
  
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
  
• Serve as an advisor to 15-25 students.
  
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
  
• Establish and maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, principal and teachers.
  
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents.
  
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
  
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  
• Attend after school faculty meetings, evening parent meetings, weekly community liturgies, class retreats and open houses as requested.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
  
• Demonstrates oral and written proficiency.
  
• Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices for classroom management.
  
• Knowledge of and ability to differentiate instruction and apply academic accommodations.
  
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong technology skills.
  

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in social studies or equivalent, or a minimum of 24 credit hours in Social Studies.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of experience working with high school students in an academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous high school teaching experience.
  
• Minimum 12 college credit hours in education.
  
• Teacher certification.
  

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

The Archdiocese of San Antonio requires non-certified teachers to have 12 college credit hours in education. Faculty hired without the 12 hours are placed on a deficiency plan and must obtain the 12 hours within two (2) years at their own expense.

Work Hours

Weekdays from 7:30am-4:00pm - occasional evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

None specified.

Posting Details

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Posting Details

Posting Number HS398PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Full Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date 08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to Principal

Salary Starting $47,000 and commesurate with experience

Open Date 06/13/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee†under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter†under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.