Department Chair - PE

Department Chairperson - PE

Position Purpose
To provide leadership of professionalism in teaching and learning.

Essential Job Functions

• Order all department texts, materials and supplies and maintain all records and inventories.
• Schedule teaching assignments.
• Plan/conduct monthly department meetings.
• Address the needs of substitute teachers.
• Follow the approved courses of study in teaching assignments.
• Use effective instructional methodologies and assessments that focus on state standards.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate student lesson plans and records.
• Establish and maintain appropriate communications with staff, students, and parents.
• Develop departmental grade data.
• Commit to professional development activities.
• Attendance at extra-curricular activities and building supervision.
• Assist in establishing department curriculum objectives and develop a plan for the implementation and evaluation of these objectives.
• Coordinate curriculum mapping.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates
 Per additional pay schedule

Work Schedule
 Varies


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of successful teaching experience.
• Evidence of successful classroom management and lesson planning.
• Evidence of successful technology skills.
• Evidence of strong organizational and time management skills.
• Evidence of interpersonal relations/communication skills to effect and maintain team work, consensus, and a high level of fairness and professionalism.
• Awareness of current research and best practices in specific content area.
• Evidence of strong commitment to time on task, attendance and punctuality.
• Evidence of prior involvement/participation in staff development activities.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards (FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS)

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

 

Physical Requirement	Percentage of Time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.	Seldom
Ability to lift 25 pounds.	Seldom
Ability to carry 25 pounds.	Seldom
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.	Very Frequent
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.	Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.	Very Frequent
Ability to operate job-related equipment.	Occasional
Ability to reach in all directions.	Seldom

          











License/ Registration/ Certification

• Valid Indiana Teacher’s License.

Education

• BS/BA Degree.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.

FLSA Status:                 Exempt