Physical Education; PE Teacher - IDEA Bassett College Prep

Role Mission: IDEA Physical Education teachers instruct students in Academy Grades PreK-5 and/or College Preparatory Grades 6-12 in all physical education aspects. The physical education program strives to develop students’ personal fitness and skill-related abilities. The program reinforces students’ understanding and application of fitness concepts and motor skills through a variety of movement forms and activities.

• Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations
• Enhance students’ disposition toward leading a physically active lifestyle
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Implement formal and informal fitness assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ fitness progress with students and families on a weekly basis
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student by creating social and emotional opportunities to collaborate with peers in the physically active setting
• Leverage the District Wellness Policy and incite support for healthier campuses
• Participate in weekly professional development, grade-level meetings and activities, and school-wide meetings and functions
• Steward the campus impact as a Healthy Kids Here campus representative
• Engage in minimal summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of scholars
• Secondary Role:
  Launching site and/or College Prep PE Teachers, ARE typically assigned the role of Campus Athletics Coordinator; at Principal’s final discretion

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution; focus in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health preferred
• Experience:
  
  Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting such as park and recreation centers, scouts’ organizations, and fitness programs
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required
  IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified teachers to gain certification while teaching
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to motivate students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities; ability to instruct students and manage student behavior in a large group setting indoors and out; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Minimum of 40+ hours per week of in-school responsibilities; readiness to engage in after-school tutoring or Saturday school if required

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $50,000
• Eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500 to $4,000 each;
  Teacher Career Pathway potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation
• Additional hourly compensation provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability
• Employee-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost
• Dental and vision plans, disability coverage, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable

Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.