Assistant athletic director Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Job Title :   PE Teacher / Athletic Director Exemption Status :  Exempt

Department / Location :  Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School / Tucson, AZ

Primary Function :  Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment. The PE Teacher / Athletic Director is responsible for coordination of all athletic activities of the school. The employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his / her personal life,  “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received . ” (Eph. 4 : 1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life and shall govern his / her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious, service, and sports activities.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
• Demonstrate Competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical / Mental Requirements :  Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required Activities : Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding. Basic Qualifications :

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Covenants of Employment :

Our Mother of Sorrows is a Roman Catholic religious organization, and all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish / Church / School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.