Physical Education Teacher - Perrin Woods Elementary School

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Physical Education Teacher at Perrin Woods Elementary School for the  school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff.

Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the You Media Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

As a Teacher you are required to:

* Current 7-12 licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education in Physical Education.

* Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions

* Be willing to serve on teams

* Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds

* Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

Preferred qualifications:

* Previous experience in an urban setting, not required

As a Teacher you will:

* Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.

* Managing an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning and the development of the whole child.

* Fostering a cooperative and respectful partnership with families and encouraging parent involvement through classroom observations and volunteer opportunities.

* Maintaining close relationships with parents, communicating on a regular basis, specifically in regards to at-risk students.

* Actively engaging at-risk students in the learning process; planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.

* Recognizing the needs of individual students and the entire group and offering support and flexibility as needed.

* Working as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the goals of our District.

* Utilizing technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

* Participating in professional development activities that are aligned with district and building goals, assigned subject content and the varied needs of students.

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, Teachers work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.

All employees receive professional development

Starting salary is $43,816.00, increases with experience and education.

Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotitated agreement:

Springfield Education Association (SEA)

* Special

Note:

$1,600 annual longevity bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!