Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license.
• Applicable endorsement for subject area required.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject areas assigned.
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate.
• Clear and valid Tennessee commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (preferred).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the State Board of Education, board policies, and administrative procedures.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.