Middle School Physical Education Teacher

The job of "Teacher" is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum and/or the appropriate presentations of courses of study; documenting teaching and student progress/ activities/ outcomes; addressing specific academic needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and, providing feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Selects or writes learning goals that are based upon the district's expected outcomes, Oregon Board of Education directives, and the physical and mental maturity of the students.
• Determines the current achievement level of the students with respect to the learning goals.
• Establishes objectives for a unit of instruction, formulates daily lessons and evaluates student’s attainment of learning goals.
• Adapts unit and lesson plans for exceptional learners and for students from varying cultural, social, and Iinguistic backgrounds.
• Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.
• Designs instructional activities to achieve unit and lesson objectives.
• Estimates the time required for direct instruction, student practice and application, and evaluation of student learning.

Qualifications:

• Prior success in job related experiences (may include successful supervised student teaching).
• University degree in the field of education and/or State of Oregon requirements for a teaching license.
• State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate to assignment with Secondary Health and Physical Education Endorsement, Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates is required in some assignments.