Health & Physical Education Teacher

An employee in this class provides direct instruction to students. In some cases, E.C. teachers may work one-on-one with special needs students, in which cases such assistants may be required to possess additional skills and training in providing for the specific physical needs of such students. A wide variety of tasks are performed in the teaching-learning process for students, the primary one being to help students learn the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four year degree from a college or university.
• Major, or 24 semester hours, in subject area to be taught.
• Passing score on Praxis II Test in subject area to be taught (Must have already passed Praxis II before being considered for employment in Elementary Education or Exceptional Education).
• Valid N.C. teaching license/certificate, or be able to obtain such.