Employment Opportunities

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is seeking an energetic, organized, (bilingual preferred - English and Spanish) receptionist. Are you ready to have a great work schedule with a generous paid holiday schedule? Come join a team of dedicated staff and faculty serving a dynamic group of middle and high school students in a faith-based environment.  As the first point of contact, the receptionist must be highly organized and have strong customer service and communication skills.   The position will begin as soon as possible. 

General Duties: The Receptionist fulfills the mission of Bishop Dunne Catholic School by assisting with general office work and serving the needs of students and families. The Receptionist has decision-making responsibilities within the scope of the job and in keeping with school policies is to maintain an efficient, friendly, clean, professional and pleasant environment for the public and our clientele, both through the Front Office and over the phone. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. 

Education/Experience: High School Diploma required.  2-3 years of receptionist experience. School experience is preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
•    Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred
•    Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
•    Able to work well with others in the school community, exhibiting high standards of professional conduct
•    Skill in welcoming guests respectfully and professionally
•    Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously 
•    Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
•    Skill in job appropriate technology 
•    Skill in critical thinking and planning
•    Requires basic clerical skills and knowledge of office practices and procedures that involve among other tasks the operation of standard office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax, and associated equipment that can be learned on the job within several months.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Status: Full Time         
Work Classification: 12-month employee (year-round) 
Hours:  Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. 
Reports to: Assistant Principal & Transportation Manager

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Qualified candidates please send a cover letter and resume to Anna Lee Friesen, Director of Human Resources at hr@bdcs.org.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is seeking a Technology Manager.  

Bishop Dunne Catholic School empowers each student to explore, inquire, lead, and serve through a college preparatory education in a joyful community of faith.

Bishop Dunne is the only Catholic diocesan school that enrolls students in grades six through twelve.  The Seven-Year Advantage allows us to support students and their families over a longer period of time, so they are well prepared for college.  The Bishop Dunne student body mirrors the diversity of Dallas, with over 75% identifying as students of color, and approximately half the students are Catholic.  We are seeking a technology professional to support our faculty and staff and help our students achieve their goals.

General Duties:  Provide network and telecommunications services to the school community as well as coordinate the use of network resources to the fullest extent possible; to assist with the operation, provisioning, management and maintenance of all electronic equipment; to help with designing and organizing the Technology Strategic Plan; and to help organize and maintain effective security and a safe environment.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, or Business (or a related field) preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a technical role in Network infrastructure, Telecom and Information Services is required. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a managerial role in Information Services is required.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to evaluate software applications and determine they fit into Technology Strategy
• Cisco/Meraki and Microsoft certifications a plus, or equivalent practical application.
• Ability to manage an Office365 environment
• Microsoft Windows for PC and Server applications.
• Apple MacOS support.
• Adobe Creative Suite software and user management.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, Microsoft Azure/AD hybrid server platforms, Cloud Computing, and other technical aspects specific to school needs
• Manage telecommunication operations, administration and provisioning functions on Cisco Business Edition 6K Call Manager, Cisco Unity and InformaCast platforms
• Ability to maintain and conduct fault analysis of inside wiring and legacy POTS. (Plain Old Telephone Services)
• Knowledge of Rediker SaaS applications
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse group of fellow team members, executives, managers, external groups and subject matter experts.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Highly organized, self-sufficient, and able to manage time and multiple projects on deadline, combined with skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve department goals.
• Skill in organizing and relating technical information in an understandable format
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, and data-driven thinking a must.
• The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build solutions.

FLSA Classification: ☒ Exempt      ☐ Non-Exempt

Work Status: ☒ Full Time                ☐ Part Time               ☐ Temporary

 Work Classification: ☒ 12-month employee (year-round)

 Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am until 4:30 pm, after hours as needed for special events (On occasion may require prolonged or irregular work hours.)

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Specific Duties:

Strategy & Planning

• Formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective information processing and communication technologies
• Manage the IT department operational and strategic planning, including school requirements, project planning, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources
• Analyze business requirements of all school departments to determine their technology needs
• Devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of technology strategy to meet various school departments’ needs

Operational Management

• Evaluate the re-engineering of applications support to ensure it aligns with school processes, tactical planning, and strategic vision
• Develop and review budgets for the IT department and help to ensure they comply with stated goals, guidelines, and objectives
• Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements
• Help to benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the IT infrastructure and IT systems
• Provide bid requirements for all hardware and software upgrades, review submitted bids for compliance with stated requirements, and make recommendations for the appropriate award
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all hardware and software based on department needs
• Assist with research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, and procurement efforts
• Assist with the provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services for faculty, staff and students
• Assist in the development and implementation of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision
• Oversee negotiation and administration of vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements
• Oversee installation and support of telecommunications services
• Ensure disaster recovery and monitoring of backup services

Day to Day

• Assist in the troubleshooting of faculty, staff and student machines when necessary along with other technical issues that may be encountered
• Assess and resolve network login and email problems that may be encountered.
• Abide by all policies as outlined in the Catholic Schools Office Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools and the BDCS Faculty and Staff Policies and Procedures
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the President and Chief Financial Officer

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Qualified candidates please send cover letter, resume and transcripts to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources, at hr@bdcs.org.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is conducting a search for a Development Officer. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop and cultivate relationships, demonstrate strong closing skills, and maintain a high degree of personal initiative. 

General Duties:  The Development Officer supports the Director of Development and Alumni Relations in fundraising efforts, grant writing, event planning, and the solicitation of individual donors, alumni, and business partners.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years minimum in non-profit fundraising or comparable sales management experience serving high capacity donors/clients. Must be donor/client-centric. CFRE certification preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience in building a portfolio of major donors and networkers through existing donors and contacts in the community
• Proficient in moves management best practices to more deeply engage donors and grow giving
• Competent in using CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form, and effective presentation skills to speak at gatherings in casting vision and inviting support
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in the school community.
• Ability to serve as a professional ambassador and representative of the school.
• Experience and skill managing multiple deadlines and a complex calendar of assignments.
• An independent and proactive fundraiser, with the ability to work seamlessly as a member of the Development team. 
• Energetic and creative analytical problem-solver, with careful attention to detail
• Experience raising funds for capital campaigns
• Planned giving knowledge preferred

Specific Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Independently manages portfolio of 150 donors/prospects and schedules 10 in-person appointments weekly to cultivate the portfolio and raise funds, per annual goals
• Logs contacts and moves management progress in CRM
• Event planning: Assists in planning, invites participants, attends, and follows up after events/gatherings to maximize impact and donor engagement
• Creates opportunities to speak at external gatherings to broaden Bishop Dunne’s reach and gain new partners
• Assists in building and executing cycles of engagement for donors to enhance communications and deepen donor engagement
• Engages partners in strategic activities/events to broaden reach and deepen engagement
• Develops new contacts in the community through referrals and networking
• Invites individuals in portfolio to invest not only gifts, but time and talent to further deepen relationships
• Works closely with the Director of Development & Alumni Relations to support initiatives and help create resources as needed
• Writes proposals for foundations and major donors
• Articulates the mission of Bishop Dunne to all constituents including students, parents, alumni, local businesses, donors, and foundations
• Contributes to team planning of strategic initiatives

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to furnish a letter of intent, current resume, and the names/contact information of 3 professional references. The letter of intent should average one page long, and no more than two, and address your experience and key successes in the areas of development, building relationships and fundraising.

Please email the materials to Ms. Anna Lee Friesen, HR Director (hr@bdcs.org).

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School provides a competitive benefits plan to eligible employees. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is seeking an Assistant High School Wrestling Coach. The part-time, stipend paid position will be for the 2022-2023 Academic Year.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2-3 years coaching experience at an Assistant level;
• Experience wrestling at the high school level or above preferred:
• Teaching certificate a plus, but not required.
• Complete National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Fundamentals of Coaching Course;
• Complete annual NFHS Concussions in Sports Course;
• Possess a superior knowledge of the sport of wrestling including, but not limited to, knowledge of training and conditioning techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities;  

Successful Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Candidates will:

• Promote a culture that reflects the core values of Bishop Dunne Catholic School: caring, dedicated, faithful;
• Actively promote and increase the competitiveness of the wrestling program at Bishop Dunne;
• Oversee a program of student formation in the athletic department that engenders responsibility, respect, and compassion;
• Work collaboratively with student-athletes, faculty, parents, alumni, and administrators;
• Commitment to a culture of excellence;
• Possess and maintain a moral character that is consistent with being a positive role model for students;
• Be a positive and effective communicator;

Responsibilities include:

• Organize and plan in-season and off-season training;
• Supervise players and volunteers at all team events (games, practices, road trips, meetings, etc.);
• Provide basic medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Be able to execute emergency plan for athletic facilities;
• Attend Athletic Department Coaches Training;
• Maintain annual TAPPS S.C.O.P.E. training;
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR certification, as well as Safe Environment Training.

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.

Qualified candidates, please send a resume with coaching history to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources, at hr@bdcs.org.

Are you a CDL licensed bus driver looking for an opportunity to supplement your income while directly impacting the success of students at Bishop Dunne Catholic School? Our Bus Drivers play an important role as they transport our students to and from campus, extra-curricular evening and weekend events. Tell us what your availability is to serve in this transportation role. We are interested in speaking with you.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is seeking a part-time Substitute Bus Driver to work extra trips and routes, as needed, during the 2022-2023 school year.  This position is ideal for a person seeking a flexible schedule and able to commit to evening and weekend hours.

General Duties: Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

Experience and Education Required:
• High School Diploma
• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements
• Minimum of 3-5 years bus driving experience preferred
Requirements:
• Must be 21 years of age
• Satisfactory driving record
• Willing to complete requirements for the following, if not previously satisfied
o Satisfactory results of a controlled substance test and criminal history check
o Satisfactory completion of a DOT physical
o Satisfactory completion of a bus driver safety course
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate the bus

Pay Rate: $20 per hour minimum.  Rates vary based on route.

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.
Qualified candidates please send cover letter, resume, and proof of CDL license to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources, at hr@bdcs.org.
 

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is seeking a middle school Math Teacher.  The position will be for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. 

Job Requirements:

The candidate will be a dedicated professional who understands the joys and demands of teaching middle school students and is able to develop daily lessons that meet the goals of the classes, complete grading, and maintain an advisory group, as well as perform all basic administrative duties (ex. maintain attendance records, accurate grade book, comment writing).

Education/Experience Requirements:

Qualifications include: An undergraduate degree from an accredited university in mathematics, with 12 credits in education, or a valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for math.  The ideal candidate should have experience teaching sixth and seventh grade math. The candidate must have strong interpersonal communications skills and solid technology skills for use in instructional and professional tasks.

General Duties: 

The mission of the Catholic school is to “Teach as Jesus did,” thereby mandating teachers in our schools to be reflections of Christ’s love and concern.  The following Teacher Competencies are standards that are to be maintained:

• Classroom Management
• Instructional Proficiency
• Professional Attitude and Performance
• Professional Interaction
• Professional Growth

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Qualified candidates please send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and certifications to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources Director, at hr@bdcs.org.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School is seeking an experienced high school English Teacher who can also serve as department chair. The position will be for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

Job Requirements:
The candidate will be a dedicated professional who understands the joys and demands of teaching and is experienced as a mentor and master teacher. Teachers are expected to develop daily lessons that meet the goals of the classes, complete grading, maintain an advisory group and lead advisory group meetings, as well as perform all basic administrative duties (ex. maintain attendance records, accurate grade book, comment writing).

Education/Experience Requirements:
Qualifications include: A master's degree from an accredited university in English, or at least 18 graduate credits in English, with an ability to teach AP Language and Composition and dual credit English courses. A valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the subject and level assigned is preferred. The candidate must have strong interpersonal communications skills and solid technology skills for use in instructional and professional tasks.

General Duties:
The mission of the Catholic school is to “Teach as Jesus did,” thereby mandating teachers in our schools to be reflections of Christ’s love and concern. The following Teacher Competencies are standards that are to be maintained:
• Classroom Management
• Instructional Proficiency
• Professional Attitude and Performance
• Professional Interaction
• Professional Growth

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources, at hr@bdcs.org.