2025-2026 PE Teacher / Athletic Performance Coach

Athlos Academy

Gretna, LA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Athletic Performance Coach (APC)

Organization: Athlos Academy

Location: Jefferson Parish

Reports To: Principal / Assistant Principal

Hiring Status: At-Will

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Reporting Days: 190, 10 months

Compensation: Salary

Evaluation Rubric: COMPASS Evaluation

Starting Pay: $39,800-$75,361, DOE;

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  Bachelor's degree or enrollment in an approved teaching program

Experience:  Classroom experience preferred

Certification:  Valid local state teaching certificate in assigned content area or enrollment in an alternate certification program

Background: Clear FBI background check

Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits

Multiple stipend and bonus opportunities
Level pay option for consistent pay year-round
Teacher certification assistance
Paid staff referral program
Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match
Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.
Safety trainings and security cameras
10 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours
Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access
Classroom supply reimbursement
Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship
Opportunity to grow professionally

Job Duties

Classroom Instruction

Follow State-specified Effective Teaching Standards
Creates a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best. 
Utilizes academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. 
Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards. 
Uses data to inform instructional decisions including summative and interim assessments and daily formative assessments.
Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities. 
Implement the Athlos Athletic curriculum, focused on the development of physically literate students.
Appropriately differentiate activities to account for student’s physical capabilities.
Teach physical education in alignment with state standards.
Plan, prepare and deliver instruction that engages students and provides academic growth.
Ensure student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level.
Responsible for tracking student attendance, behavioral issues and classroom events.
Participate in regular professional development.
Participate in the school's professional learning community to enhance learning objectives.
Meet professional obligations by honoring schedules and deadlines.
Cover assigned before and after school duties as requested
Data collection for progress monitoring
Support school initiatives.
Improve instruction and learning with increased accountability for results.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate student academic growth and proficiency through the use of formative and summative assessments, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website and other means to discuss the student’s progress.
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, academic, social and emotional challenges.
Integrate technology to support student learning.
Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.

Classroom and School Culture

Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom. 
Consistently implements school-wide management policies. 
Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times. 
Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 
Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 
Uses appropriate strategies, accommodations, resources, materials and tools for individuals and groups of students.
Stay up to date with new developments in subject, subject fields, and in specific subject competency.
Maintain a clean and organized classroom that is conducive to learning.
Create and maintain a safe environment in the classroom.

Communication

Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community. 
Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.

Professionalism

Models the Athlos culture.

Implements school policies.

Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.

Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.

Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.

Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.

Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.

Honors schedules and deadlines.

Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge and Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.
Must be able to see in close range and far range.
Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.
Vocal competency in loud environments

NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

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