Elementary Physical Education Teacher

The Physical Education (PE) Teacher will develop an engaging and accessible physical education program based on the Core Physical Education Standards; provide appropriate instruction and intervention support, meeting students where they are at physically, emotionally, and intellectually; and collaborate with colleagues regarding Multi-tiered systems of support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a student centered learning experience focused on quality interactions, academic rigor, and language development that crosses content areas.
• Use research-based instructional strategies to provide effective lessons, using a range of assessments to monitor, assess, and communicate academic performance to students and their parents/guardians.
• Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students’ developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives.
• Vary and pace teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish. We desire to intentionally grow the number of bilingual staff students have interactions with.
• Health Education endorsement.
• Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research.
• Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate instructional, assessment and classroom management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.
• Flexible and adaptive thinking for visionary planning.
• Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for middle grade levels.
• Clearly demonstrates cultural competency, knowledge of diversity issues, and can advocate for non-traditional students and minorities.