About the Role
Essential Functions:
- Teaches physical education as permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Where applicable, adapts and teaches curriculum in a virtual classroom setting.
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved programs and curriculum, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best use the available time for instruction.
- Uses technology and research based instructional methods to deliver or facilitate instruction. Prior to use of new technologies, uses and tests hardware and applications to ensure it works as smoothly as possible for intended uses.
- Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations; mandated programs; District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the virtual or the regular classroom.
- Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports and student grades.
Qualifications:
- PA State Certification as a Health and Physical Education PK-12.
- PA State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Physical Education Teaching or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.