Physical Education; FTE - CRA

SUMMARY

Provides instruction in the curricular area of PE to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Physical Education - K-8

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.

• Develops and implements programming associated with art to be delivered in a classroom setting.
• Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Assists school staff with strategies to support and meet students' needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
• Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
• Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to art.
• Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.
• Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Experience in teaching K-5 PE preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.
• REASONING ABILITY
  Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS
  Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
  Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
  Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
  Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
  Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
  Won’t shy from today's educational challenges.
  Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
  Has a track record of success.
  Works with great integrity.
• OTHER
  
  SKILLS and ABILITIES
  
  
  Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls;

talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0‑24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0‑12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes.

The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working…