About This Role
Developing students' physical skills, abilities, and understanding of exercise is the core of this teaching role. The Physical Education Teacher motivates students towards physical fitness, hygiene, and good health, fostering strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Develop and administer Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Teach knowledge of, and develop skills and abilities in, physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports
- Develop students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills
- Provide a safe and optimal learning environment
- Provide appropriate feedback regarding student progress, expectations, and goals
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities
- Modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
- Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- Organize and maintain 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
- Assist in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including student performances, assemblies, and athletic events
- Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
- Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees
- Select and requisition appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records
- Inspect equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent
Requirements
- 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