Role: Physical Education Teacher (Grades K-12)

Summary: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, 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.

Salary Schedule: Certified Pay Schedule based on degree and experience.

Education and Experiences:

Valid teacher's license with appropriate endorsement;
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and
Meets health and physical requirements

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

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.
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.
Assists in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including student performances, assembles, and athletic events.
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.
Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Inspects equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Physical Demands:

This job requires lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., or the average weight of a child, if assigned to elementary grades, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs or more. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

Pushing and/or pulling
Climbing
Stooping, kneeling and/or crawling
Reaching
Talking
Hearing
Seeing

Vocational Preparation: The required vocational preparation may come from any of the following:

Vocational education
Apprentice training
On-the-job training
Essential experience in other jobs

Temperament (Personal Traits):

Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
Adaptability to dealing with students.
Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

Capacity And Ability Requirements: Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying ptj.nciples. Ability to reason and make judgments.
Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them.
Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and skillfully.
Form Perception: To make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures.
Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

Work Conditions: Normal working environment. General Requirements: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.