Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director

Position Overview

Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director re of Assisi Catholic School.

• Teach a developmentally appropriate P.E. curriculum to students in Pre-K, Elementary and Middle School grades.
• Develop lessons that encourage participation, creativity, problem-solving, and healthy competition.
• Be a self-starter who enjoys collaborating as a team player.
• Maintain an open and cooperative relationship with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Participate in faculty and department meetings and perform various faculty supervisory duties on campuses where assigned during the day.
• Additional duties for Athletic Director will be defined by the Principal.

• Develop and administer school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate them into learning experiences to best utilize available instructional time.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small-group instruction as needed.
• Continuously acquire professional knowledge and stay current by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks, and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Agree to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
• Additional duties as assigned; full job description available from campus Principal.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, and ability to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the course of work.

• State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education, Kinesiology, or a related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Prior experience will be considered.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk long distances across campus and within classroom.
• Run to model expected activities.
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard).
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb steps.
• Sit for periods of time – chairs and floor.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk, hear, taste and smell.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

FLSA Status:
Exempt (for full-time professionals).