Physical Education Teacher; Part-time

Physical Education Teacher (Part-time)

Upper Arlington Schools Barrington Elementary - Columbus, Ohio

Encourage students to develop and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle through knowledge and participation in physical activities; teach skills and rules necessary to perform a variety of physical activities and games; provide an opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction with others while developing a responsible personal and social behavior, understanding, and respect for human differences.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Valid State of Ohio teacher's license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology; ability to work effectively with others; ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; effective, active listening skills; organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain a good rapport with children; knowledge and interest in all sports and games; knowledge of and ability to communicate with students regarding current local and world sporting events;

patience in dealing with young adults in a wide variety of situations; basic first-aid and CPR training; skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.

• Ensure the safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing or quizzing on a regular basis
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitutes
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
• Observe the ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Notify parents if the student is not meeting classroom goals
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness and health education
• Teach knowledge and skills in individual, dual, and team sports
• Plan a balanced physical education course
• Teach physical education classes for handicapped and mainstreamed students
• Provide appropriate safety instruction during physical education classes
• Maintain control of storage and use of school-owned property
• Evaluate each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports
• Select and requisition equipment and instructional aids
• Maintain inventory of physical education equipment and supplies
• Monitor the locker room for safety and security
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades, health conditions
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports and games
• Ensure equipment and field areas are safe for physical education classes
• Ensure students are dressed and out of the locker room in a timely manner
• Select and requisition…