2026-2027 PE Teacher

General Summary of the Position

The Physical Education Teacher plans guides and evaluates the learning process of students. This position is responsible for motivating and guiding students to develop and fulfill their physical potential in a fun supportive and safe environment. The Physical Education teacher has decision-making responsibilities within the framework of school policies philosophy organization and curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Plan and prepare engaging and interactive physical education lessons for students.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible.
• Help maintain order in the gym; Monitor students to keep them on task.
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs.
• Develop positive relationships with students families teachers and staff.
• Show up for critical school events including: staff meetings open houses parent teacher conferences and more.
• Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Plan for instruction with logically sequenced objectives based on adopted curriculum in Physical Education and Health and submit plans according to the school policies.
• Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
• Use effective instructional methods and models according to professional standard practice.
• Use varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
• Provide instruction and assessment for understanding.
• Maintain current and accurate records according to school policies.
• Communicate with parents regarding academic behavioral and safety concerns.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students parents and staff.
• Other duties as assigned by principal
• Abide by all policies as outlined in the Catholic Schools Office Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools; TCCB ED Guide to Quality and Effectiveness

Position Requirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of instructional methods/strategies and curriculum differentiation
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development learning and behavior
• Knowledge of effective assessment methods
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Able to work independently and self-motivate
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in managing conflicts effectively
• Skill in organizational management and delegation of responsibilities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited American university in physical fitness education sports medicine.
• Certification to teach physical education.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCB ED.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of St. Monica Catholic School.

St. Monica Catholic School reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employees at-will employment status.

Required Experience:

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