Girls P.E Teacher

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to develop students’ physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers physical education courses consistent with district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conductive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in, physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports.
• Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and appropriate feedback to regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Assists in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including student performances, assembles, and athletic events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.