Physical Education Teacher 9-12

JOB GOAL:

To develop in each student an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness/ wellness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement; to develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability and provide students with skills that will transfer to life sport and activity as an adult.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates currency in the curriculum.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the core curriculum in Physical Education.
• Frames curriculum around key learning standards/concepts in Physical Education that provide opportunities for reasoning, logic, analysis and synthesis when planning units, lessons, and assessments.
• Keeps current in the field of Physical Education and applies knowledge to the instructional program.
• Contributes to the ongoing evaluation of the curriculum.
• Conducts effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
• Effectively plans instruction and assessment in Physical Education and monitors student’s understanding of the curriculum. Adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Manages the classroom environment and creates an atmosphere that is positive for student learning and involvement in Physical Education.
• Delivers instruction in Physical Education effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA Educator License, Physical Education, K-12.
• Experience or knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.