Physical Education (PE) Teacher – Elementary School

Teachers at Booker T. Washington Academy deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their classroom that produces strong results and student understanding. Teachers use data to inform their instruction and are committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens. BTWA teachers work hard to make their classrooms safe, joyful environments, and build relationships with students and families to ensure every student can be successful.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly mini-lesson plans in conjunction with the other members of his/her teaching team;
• Work with the Director of Academics and other designees to monitor and plan the continuing development of the academic/social curriculum;
• Conduct periodic assessments of assigned students as directed by the Director of Academics and his/her designees;
• Work actively with the entire teaching team to ensure that all students receive comparable learning experiences;
• Develop a baseline Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) which sets the academic and non-academic goals for each student based on the learning style assessments conducted during the initial orientation and assessment period for each incoming group of students;
• Annually review and update Individualized Learning Plan for each student in his/her primary class;
• Meet with students and parents in primary class assignment on a regular basis to review progress and discuss areas for further development.

Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education.
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.