Wide PE​/Health Teacher~ Elementary

City-Wide PE/Health Teacher – Elementary, 0.6 FTE (Job ).

• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
• Analyze, demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil to the extent feasible.
• Teach physical education classes for handicapped pupils as necessary.
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils.
• Maintain control of storage and use of school owned property.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Evaluate each pupil's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution to team sports.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition uniforms, equipment and instructional aids.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.
• Implement individual education program for special needs students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate), performing general supervisory duties as scheduled.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree for certain positions); additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.
• Certification:
  Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
• Language skills:
  Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations; write memos, reports and correspondence; effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents and the general public.
• Mathematical skills:
  Ability to perform basic arithmetic, rates, ratios, percentages, area, volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Computer skills:
  Basic proficiency with standard hardware and software applications; e‑mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.
• Reasoning:
  Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Other skills:
  Plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication; comply with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Physical demands:
  Frequent standing, walking and sometimes sitting; occasional lifting or pushing of up to 50 pounds; strong vision required; interacting with the public and other staff.
• Work environment:
  Moderate to loud noise; duties performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Salary:
As per negotiated contract.

Date of Service:  School Year.