Physical Education Teacher

To provide direct instruction to students in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports to interpret/summarize findings.
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to support student success.
• Strong data-collection skills to help to inform decisions for students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to meeting student needs.
• Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.