PE Teacher

To develop an activity oriented program which will offer an opportunity for the individual to achieve acceptable values and perceptions of self and others while increasing in strength, endurance, power flexibility, agility, balance, speed and coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans for the most efficient utilization and care of equipment and facilities
• Instills in all students the desire and need for physical activity and the confidence in his/her ability to perform comfortably.
• Provides safety instruction in every activity taught and requires students to take responsibility for decision making and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the overall safety of students.
• Presents for a public audience some phase of the current physical education program upon principal’s request.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Tennessee Teacher’s Certificate with the appropriate endorsement.
• Successful student teaching experience if applicable.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.