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Curriculum Coordinators Needed

Opelousas Catholic is seeking curriculum coordinators for the 2023-2024 school year:
● ELA/Social Studies
● Elementary STEM
● Grades 5-12 ELA/Social Studies
● Grades 5-12 STEM
Positions require that the candidate be certified in ELA or Social Studies or Math or Science and
are full-time teaching positions in addition to coordinator duties. Salary is based on experience
with a stipend and teaching hour for the coordinator duties. Coordinators will attend all diocesan
curriculum meetings and report to the principal and/or assistant principal. Regular meetings with
teachers in the specified area are required during the school day and the coordinators will also
observe and counsel teachers, while maintaining curriculum records and monitoring grades and
instruction.
Interested candidates may obtain an application form from the OCS website
( www.ocsvikings.com ) and should send the completed application, along with copies of
transcript, references, resume and teaching certificate to Administrative Assistant Joanne Briley
at 428 E Prudhomme, Opelousas, LA 70570. Deadline to apply is January 20, 2023
Openings for 2023-2024

Now Hiring for 2023-2024 School Year
Opelousas Catholic School is seeking qualified educators for the following positions:
 English, math, science and social studies, grades 7-12
 Elementary school math and science
 Religion, grades K-12
 Interventionist, grades 5-12
 Custodial staff, full and part-time
 Athletic coaching positions also available
Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, 401B retirement plan, paid professional development, tuition discount and paid sick leave.
Applicants should be degreed and state certified for classroom positions. An application form is available at www.ocsvikings.com and should be attached to a copy of resume’, references, and transcript and mailed to Joanne Briley, 428 East Prudhomme St., Opelousas, LA 70570.
Join us in providing a quality Catholic education to the students of St. Landry Parish in PK3-12th grade.
Accredited by AdvancED and BESE/Louisiana DOE; NCEA, LHSAA and ACT affiliated
Opelousas Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, race, or national origin.
Employment Application

Employee Application
Opelousas Catholic School
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name ________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle or Maiden
Religion ______________________________ Church Parish ____________________
Current Address ________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Permanent Address _____________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Degree Earned _________________ College Granting _____________________ Year _____
Major Area of Study _________________________ Minor Area(s) _______________________
Other Degree _______________ College Granting __________________________ Year ____
La. Teaching Certificate Type/No. ____________________ Date Issued_______ Expires _____
Certified to teach:
Subject area(s): ___________________________________________________
Grade Levels: _____________________________________________________
Please list your previous teaching experience, starting with current or most recent:
School/Location___________________________ Grade/Subject _________Years____
School/Location___________________________ Grade/Subject _________Years____
School/Location___________________________ Grade/Subject _________Years____
School/Location___________________________ Grade/Subject _________Years____
If additional space is needed, please attach a separate sheet.
Do you hold a certificate from another state? _____ Date issued _______ Date Expires ______
Have you taken the Praxis? If so, what test and when? ________________________________
A copy of your Praxis scores should be attached to the application.
Have you been granted a TTA by the Diocese of Lafayette in the last three years? __________
Did you complete all courses required by that TTA? If not, please explain:
____________________________________________________________________________
Please specify the grade level or subject you are applying to teach: ______________________
Please specify your 2nd and 3rd preferences: _________________________________________
Are you applying for _______ full-time or part-time _______? How many classes/hours? ______
Please list at least three professional references, including your last two principals if applicable:
Name _________________________ School _____________________ Phone No. _________
Name _________________________ School _____________________ Phone No. _________
Name _________________________ School _____________________ Phone No. _________
Name _________________________ School _____________________ Phone No. _________
Are you safe environment certified? If so, through which school or church parish and when?
____________________________________________________________________________
Have you been fingerprinted by the Diocese of Lafayette? If so, when? ___________________
Attach a copy of your transcript, your resume, a copy of your teaching certificate if applicable, personal references and a cover letter to this application. If you are applying for a self-contained elementary position or a high school religion position you must also submit a letter of recommendation from your pastor, as religion teachers (self-contained elementary teachers also teach religion) are required to be practicing Catholics.
By signing the application, you agree to allow Opelousas Catholic to contact references and check employment history.
Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________