Teacher - Physical Education

About This Role

Teaching physical education is at the heart of this role, which involves planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program to guide students in developing their academic potential. The teacher will foster self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious students, preparing them to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Model and instill a love of learning
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of assigned content area(s) in line with school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet individual student needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Conduct home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families
• Host and mentor student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills
• Attend and assist with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participate in district and campus staff development and serve on staff committees
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Take daily attendance
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities