Physical Education/Health Teacher

Physical Education/Health Teacher Reports to

• Specialized
• Learning
• School
• Principal
• Location:
• Holy
• Family
• Specialized
• Learning
• Hours: 9-month full time
• General
• Statement of
• Duties: The Physical Education Teacher demonstrates appropriate teaching techniques for the instruction of physical education and health. Contribute to the growth and development of the education program.
• Essential
• Functions:
• Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute
• Manage crisis situations through utilization of skills learned in agency-approved training
• Provides instruction in physical and health education
• Completes required documentation in keeping with agency standards
• Assists in the coordination of student’s schedule
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents and fellow staff
• Organizes materials and adapts lessons for the specific academic needs of assigned students.
• Evaluates students’ progress and provides meaningful feedback and positive reinforcement.
• Develop skills to enhance job performance
• Adheres to other requests as indicated by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education and a PA Teaching certificate in Physical Education.
• 1+ years’ of experience
• Experience managing clients behavior

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

• MISSION AND NEED Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region.
• We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties.
• We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
• COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences.
• We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders.
• This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation.
• We also believe that we should be “Faithful Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values.
• We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people.
• Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services.
• We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions.
• With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued.
• Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.