PE Teacher

This position plans and provides instruction to students based on state, District, and school curricula and requirements, and based on the students’ social and other formative needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Creates developmentally and linguistically appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
• Develops lessons that are accessible and culturally relevant based on individual students’ strengths, interest and needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Utah Core Standards and references them in short- and long-term planning.
• Incorporates disciplinary-specific literacy skills into instruction to purposefully engage learners in interacting with content knowledge.
• Develops learning experiences that engage and support students as self-directed learners who internalize classroom routines, expectations and procedures.
• Collaborates with students to establish a positive learning climate of openness, respectful interactions, support and inquiry.
• Utilizes positive classroom management strategies, including the resources of time, space and attention effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid State of Utah Professional Secondary Teacher License and a Physical Education endorsement for subject(s) taught, an Associated Educator license or a license from another state that is transferrable to Utah.
• Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills.