Physical Education Teacher

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Job Title:

Physical Education (PE) Teacher

Department:
Instruction

Location:

Rockbridge County High School

Supervisor:
Principal & Assistant Principal

Job Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification:
Exempt

Supervisory Role:
No

The Physical Education (PE) Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a standards-based physical education program that promotes physical fitness, healthy habits, teamwork, and motor skill development. The PE Teacher creates a safe and inclusive environment where all students can participate, learn, and grow through physical activity and sportsmanship.

• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a structured, engaging, and respectful learning environment. Collaborating with colleagues and school administrators to enhance educational programs and the learning environment.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain open communication with parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators to support student success.
• Extracurricular & School Engagement: Participate in school events, committees, and activities that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience.
• Individualized Support: Offer additional guidance to students who need extra help, ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive.
• Instruction & Curriculum Delivery: Develop and deliver engaging physical education lesson plans aligned with state and district standards. Adapt activities to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs, ensuring all students can participate and succeed. Incorporate movement-based strategies that promote fitness, teamwork, and skill development while integrating cross-curricular connections when appropriate.
• Moral & Ethical Integrity: Maintain a high ethical standard in teaching, grading, and student/parent interactions, ensuring a respectful environment for all parties.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the district and VDOE.
• Student Assessment: Evaluate student progress through assignments, tests, and observations, providing feedback and support as needed.
• VDOE Compliance: Abide by the established guidelines covering all aspects of education, including but not limited to curriculum standards, teacher licensure and certifications, student assessments, and school policies to ensure consistency and quality in instruction.
• Other:
  • Plans and teaches age-appropriate physical education lessons aligned with national and state standards; instructs students in movement skills, physical fitness, sports, games, and health-related topics.
  • Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with disabilities and English Learners.
  • Develops student understanding of the importance of physical activity, health, and wellness, including proper warm-up and cool-down techniques.
  • Assesses and monitors student progress in physical fitness and skill development through observation, skill tests, and fitness assessments.
  • Organizes and manages equipment and instructional materials; request new materials as needed; supervises students' physical activity areas.
  • Supports school-wide wellness programs, field days, and extracurricular athletics or fitness activities.
  • Communicates with families about student progress and promotes healthy habits at home.
  • Remains current with best practices in physical education and student wellness.

All other duties as assigned.

• Adaptability & Accountability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, is open to criticism and feedback, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Synthesizes complex or diverse information, prioritizes projects, and determines the best way of meeting deadlines and requirements.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance, begins working on time, keeps absences within guidelines, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Business Ethics: Works with integrity and ethics, upholds organizational values, and abides by written policies.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English and take direction from supervisors. Expresses…