Physical Education and Health Teacher

To instruct students (in grades Prek-8) with the knowledge and skills of related physical education activities in a positive environment that promotes healthy lifetime healthy lifestyles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve the maximum of their capabilities in learning new skills.
• Encourage each child and help them to develop a sense of worth, dignity, purpose and self-discipline.
• Implement various programs designed to achieve the educational objectives of the District.
• Seek assistance from building level administration and/or the program coordinator, as may be necessary, particularly in areas of student misbehavior.
• Keep accurate records for each student as may be required by the program coordinator, the principal, and the district.
• Requisition at the building level instructional materials and supplies as they are needed / required.
• Attend meetings called by the program coordinator or building principal.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

• Professional Educator License with Physical Education Endorsement and/or Health Education Endorsement.
• Must Be NCLB Highly Qualified.
• The ability to enhance true physical and social-emotional development of the child in relationship to the four components of fitness
• Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, academic competence.
• Applicants must possess effective behavior management skills.
• Applicants must be able to structure a classroom to maximized student learning.