Elementary Physical Education Teacher

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
• Keeps an attendance record.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting courses of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education from a four-year college or university.
• Missouri State Certification in Physical Education (K-12) AND Health (K-12).

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary level students.
• Teaching experience in urban schools.