PE Teacher and Athletic Director

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school;

establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job‑related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
  • Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
  • Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
  • Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.
• Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:
  • Provides a positive learning environment.
  • Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning.
  • Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
  • Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
  • Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
  • Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
  • Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.
• Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:
  • Determines levels of student achievement.
  • Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction.
  • Refs students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents.
  • Includes all students in presentation and discussions.
• Evaluates Student Progress Effectively:
  • Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.
  • Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.
  • Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
  • Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.
  • Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principal.
  • Maintains daily lesson plans.
• Athletic Director:
  • Coordinates and administrates all athletic programs in accordance with the school philosophy and diocesan policies.
  • Promotes existing athletic program and initiates new programs as deemed necessary by the administration of the school.
  • Keeps the principal informed of all matters related to the athletic program.
  • Assists in preparation of the athletic budget and monitors the finances throughout the year.
  • Interviews and recommends personnel for coaching positions.
  • Enforces Safe Environment guidelines required by the diocese for volunteers, coaches, and umpires.
  • Meets with coaches as needed to communicate school policies, schedules, eligibility requirements, etc.
  • Supervises the coaching staff.
  • Coordinates the athletic schedule with the AIA conference needs and with the school schedule and publishes the schedule to the school community.
  • Determines and approves the usage of the athletic facilities with first priority to school groups and to outside groups as feasible.
  • Supervises all home athletic contests.
  • Coordinates the supervision of students in all areas of the gym at all times.
  • Helps foster the total personal and physical growth of the students.
  • Serves as the school's official representative with the AIA.
• Establishes Positive School-community Relationships:
  • Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
  • Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
  • Maintains awareness of his/her…