Position Type:
Elementary: Middle School/Physical Education

Date Posted:
10/15/2021

Location:
41890 - Immaculate Conception School, North Park Ave

Date Available:
10/18/2021

Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago is seeking a full-time dynamic, collaborative, professional and enthusiastic Physical Education Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. ICSJ School's core values are rooted in a strong belief in a team approach to teaching and learning in a faith-based learning environment. We value the dignity of all students, staff and families and foster the importance of building strong relationships in our school community.

Under direction of the school principal, instructional staff plan for and provide innovative learning experiences for students in an enriching faith-filled environment. Responsibilities include facilitating an atmosphere and environment conducive to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Staff members supervise students in a variety of school-related settings and monitor and evaluate student outcomes in a data-driven setting. Strong written and verbal communication and professional interactions with students, parents, staff and community are essential. Teachers continuously develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students with the support of counselors and learning specialists. Teachers are responsible for providing varied assessment practices and student feedback, employing responsive classroom management strategies and maintaining appropriate records following required procedures and practices.

All qualified applicants must have a valid teacher certification, complete a Frontline/ Applitrack application, and meet all background and employment requirements of the Archdiocese of Chicago found at www.archchicago.org. For more information, please visit our website to learn more about Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School at http://www.icsjschool.org.

Physical Education (P.E.) Teacher (Grades 4-8)

Teaching physical education in our Catholic schools is both rewarding and rigorous. A successful candidate will be energetic, communicative, patient, and dedicated to the continued growth of their students. A P.E. teacher should be able to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, good hygienic habits, and good social and emotional development. A P.E. teacher should be able to help each student achieve fitness within their own ability. The teacher should have the passion to help their students develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination through individual and team activities and sports. Successful P.E. teachers will have knowledge and skill in physical fitness, health education, individual, dual, and team sports. Our P.E. teachers should challenge our students with compassion and understand each students' talents and limits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Masters degree preferred.
• Relevant teaching experience, with Middle School experience a plus.
• CPR, AED, First Aid certification a plus
• Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Effective classroom management skills

NOTES:
- This position may require the ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

General Responsibilities:
· Teach and act in accordance with the mission of the Catholic faith.
· Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal
· Participate in professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school and parish
· Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal
· Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities and projects
· Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records
· Maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning environment
· Participate in the annual performance review
· Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters