Physical Education Teacher

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools St. Theresa Catholic School - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools St. Theresa Catholic School - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5512719

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.
• Refers 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 role as a Catholic school teacher and its impact on the community.
• Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services.

Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic…