K-8 PE Teacher

The Elementary Physical Education Teacher is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. The teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;
• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic school;
• Provide grade appropriate instructional program following the curriculum of the Archdiocese of Denver, including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and
• assessment of each student’s performance;
• Provide grade appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities;
• Maintain required training, certification and/or credentialing;
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal;
• Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver in-service and training programs, and participate in all local school sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives unless exempted or excused by principal;
• Attend all required faculty and staff meetings, unless exempted or excused by principal;
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities, and projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education;
• Requires appropriate training, certification and/or credentialing;
• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements.