Physical Education and Health and Wellness Teaching Position
Central Catholic is a four-year, private Catholic high school that has been located in the heart of southeast Portland, Oregon, since 1939. We offer students a transformative educational experience that emphasizes personal growth, critical thinking, academic excellence, and service to others. Our team of talented educators and staff provides the curriculum and care needed for students to become the best version of themselves, going on to have a positive, and purposeful, impact on the world. As one of the most diverse private high schools in the region, we foster a feeling of belonging through our shared vision, values, and beliefs. At Central Catholic, we teach and model Gospel values, the faith of the Catholic church, and the teachings of Jesus Christ through our comprehensive religious, academic, co-curricular, and service programs.
Members of Central Catholic’s staff play a critical role in ensuring that every student becomes the best version of themselves, and goes on to have a positive, and purposeful, impact on the world. We have made a strong commitment to promoting diversity in our staff; we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (includes but is not limited to)
- As a classroom instructor, you are called upon to be a role model and a witness to the Gospel of Christ.
- Your main charge is to be engaged in creating an atmosphere in which the religious faith of each student as well as their intellectual, moral, and physical capacities are developed.
- Fully implement daily prayer and reflection practices into your classroom routine.
- Fully implement character and virtue education into the classroom curriculum.
- Teach a combination of five physical education and wellness courses
- Teach knowledge and skills in physical education and wellness to students, utilizing the course of study prescribed by the Central Catholic-approved curriculum
- Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional practices based on standards and utilize essential questions to guide learning.
- Develop and revise content curriculum, including scope and sequence, to meet current National and State Standards and the standards approved by the Archdiocese of Portland and the current administration of Central Catholic High School.
- Communicate student successes and challenges with parents and guardians on a regular and ongoing basis.
- Fully utilize Canvas as a learning system to communicate assignments, deadlines, grades, and other important information to students. This is to be kept current and updated weekly.
- Collaborate with colleagues for the purpose of improving student achievement.
- Maintain professional growth and competence through participation in all professional development opportunities provided by the school and seek out new opportunities outside of the school that support professional growth and advancement of 21st-century educational practices.
- Fully utilize and implement one-to-one technology as an instructional tool, and attend professional development opportunities to build skills to maximize the use of devices in the classroom.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment.
- Provide students with the skills to analyze and produce high-quality work.
- Encourage students to engage in independent critical thinking skills and to express original ideas.
- Use a variety of formative and summative assessments for understanding.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each student learner and to create an inclusive learning environment that engages intellectual diversity.
- Apply culturally responsive teaching practices into the classroom to foster equity and diversity.
- Attend all faculty, parent, and other teaching-related meetings as assigned by the Principal.
- Assist with the supervision of student activities, assemblies, liturgies, and other student events as assigned.
- Supervise students outside of normal school hours as required by the course curriculum.
- Manage and maintain an inventory of classroom supplies and cleanliness and organization of teaching spaces.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
- Valid Preliminary or Professional Oregon Teaching License required.
- Endorsements in physical education and health will be given preference
- Maintain licensure and certifications through the State and other certified agencies.
- Maintain first aid and CPR training.
- Maintain all required safety training: ALICE, CASE, etc.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience with high school students is preferred.
- The person employed for this position must be able to verify identity and employment authorization.
- The candidate selected for this position must complete a pre-employment background check and all Archdiocesan required training and certifications.
BENEFITS:
Central Catholic is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to our eligible employees:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for the employee at no cost
- Option to Opt-Out of Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
- Personal Days and Sick Leave
- Access to professional development funds for continuing education
- Holiday Pay
- Retirement 403(b) plan
- Paid Jury Duty
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance
- 75% Tuition Remission for Central Catholic High School after 1 year
- Employee Assistance Program
OTHER DETAILS:
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
- Will accept up to 10 years of prior experience.
- Start Date: August 21, 2024
- Length of Contract: 201 Days
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Application Process:
Application Process: Please email or fax your cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Kate Grewell, employment@centralcatholichigh.org or 503.688.1092 (fax).
Questions concerning this position should be directed to Kate Grewell, Director of Human Resources & Employee Experience, Central Catholic High School, 503-235-3138 x1280.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,220.00 - $67,955.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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School type:
- Private school
- Religious school
Work Location: In person