Physical Education Teacher

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute quality physical education lessons for students in grades K-4;
• Work within a team of elementary wellness educators to develop and evaluate programs, curriculum, assessment, teaching methods, etc.;
• Promote the value of physical education and wellness throughout the school and community;
• Work with other teachers to integrate curriculum and develop creative programming;
• Work with professionals from other disciplines (e.g., classroom teachers, counseling, health services, etc.) to meet the individual needs of student's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications:

• Evidence of undergraduate/graduate courses in motor development and motor training, physiology of exercise, kinesiology, and anatomy;
• Demonstrated understanding of human growth and development;
• Evidence of courses in motor skills development;
• Evidence of courses in first aid and C.P.R;
• Evidence of courses in teaching a variety of skill activities;
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies and techniques;
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate class management skills.

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.