Physical Education Teacher
Posted a month ago
Start Date
08/01/2025
Position Areas
Elementary
Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
To develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigned paraprofessional and students.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.
- Develops and administers Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Teaches knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in, physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports,
- Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and appropriate feedback to regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
- Develops balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Inspects equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigned paraprofessional and students.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:
- Current physical education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
- Data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
- Physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
Skill in:
- Using a computer and related software applications.
- Using modern office equipment.
Ability to:
- Engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Successful prior teaching experience in music for the appropriate grade level preferred. No criminal convictions involving moral turpitude.
CERTIFICATION
Certificate, teaching licenses for area in which applying to teach as a Physical Education Teacher and/or Health Teacher, or other legal credential required.
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.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Required Testing
Drug Test
Background and CPS Check
Clearances
Fingerprinting/Background Clearance
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