Physical Education Teacher

This position plans, organizes and provides students with appropriate learning activities, experiences and a classroom environment designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; supports the School/Building, School Board, District and State curriculum, policies and initiatives for student achievement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, plans and strategizes a program of study that is based on and capitalizes on the learning needs of students and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students; creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students; employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to engage the students and provide an opportunity for participation that is consistent with the students’ needs and capabilities.
• Assesses the accomplishments for student growth on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; maintains and issues appropriate grades to reflect level of student achievement; refers students for evaluation by District Specialists, as needed and required; provides guidance which will promote the students’ welfare, educational development, and citizenship.
• Strives to implement, by pedagogical content knowledge, instruction, action and support, the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; assists the administration in implementing all District policies and rules governing student life and conduct as outlined by the State criteria for teacher evaluation requirements; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior; encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior; manages student behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; participates in the planning and evaluation of the school program(s) and the District’s curriculum and program development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
• Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
• Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in attention to detail.
• Skill in classroom management.
• Skill in handling student discipline.
• Skill in providing quality customer service.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the District.