Elementary Physical Education Specialist

Physical Education/Health Teacher

This position is responsible for teaching physical education to students in Grades K-5.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

• Plan and teach a comprehensive and integrated elementary physical education program for children, kindergarten through fifth grade.

• Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.

• Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.

• Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.

• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in Physical Education.

• Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification and have the physical ability to perform CPR/First Aid if necessary.

• BA degree with substantial training and/or experience in elementary physical education.

• Training/experience providing individual, success-oriented experiences for children.

• Training/experience providing lessons that reflect sound principles on how the 5-12 year old child learns.

• Experience in assisting with instruction in special activities, such as movement exploration, dancing, rhythmic competency tasks, creative dramatics, and recess and playground activities.

• Experience in protecting and broadening the child's self-concept through PE activities.

• A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal excellence.

• Experience in classroom management skills and the use of positive reinforcement for on-task behavior.

• Experience in working with early childhood and developmental philosophy and physical education programs.

• Knowledge of constructing a safe environment at all times for students during PE activities.

• Ability to integrate physical education activities into music, art and classroom instructional programs.

• Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.

• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.

• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.

• Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.

• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.

• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required. Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force…