Physical Education Teacher (Elementary

Physical Education Teacher (Elementary)

LOCATION(S) Chatfield Elementary (Grades K-2) & Oak Crest Elementary (Grades 3-6)

NATURE OF WORK

Designs and implements hands-on, instructional lessons to third through sixth grade students in physical education

Collaborates with grade level teachers to plan, integrate, and enhance grade-level standards in the physical education environment

Provides standards-based, structured project based learning that interconnects the standards and curricular tools

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Four-year degree from a college or university

Valid MN teaching credentials

Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) licensure preferred

IDEAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

Maintains meaningful positive rapport with students and parents

Manages a physical space that includes effective classroom management

Encourages student behavior that promotes character development

Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

Develops rigorous lesson plans that are driven by student assessment

Designs assessments that allow students to respond in a variety of ways to curriculum that's taught

Implements interdisciplinary units

Ensures that students display knowledge of grade-level content standards

Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration

Contributes to the development of the whole child by teaching transferable skills and integrating social and emotional learning opportunities.

Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning

Consistently implements agreed-upon programs

Implements IEPs and 504 plans

Develops, implements, and assesses student learning with regards to their learning targets

Designs and implements activities that encourage higher-level thinking

Differentiates lessons to meet students' needs

Maintains regular communication with staff members & parents

Respond to communication within 1 work day

Collaborate with faculty on lesson plans and objectives

Keep individual contact with parents

Generate newsletters and update website regularly

Communicates with students in an effective and appropriate manner

Builds positive relationships with parents

Handles confidential information in a responsible and professional manner

Co-Curriculars/Intersessions

Offers programs that extend beyond the general curriculum

Develops courses which align with standards in the area of focus

Collaborates as a staff to offer a balanced variety of courses across subject courses and grade levels

Provides meaningful learning

Shares an area of teacher passion and/or supports others who do so

Exposes students to a wide variety of skills and knowledge in topics ranging from initial exposure to a deeper understanding

Designs elective instruction to include important aspects of professional practice

Communicates initially and as needed with parents and homeroom teachers

Plans long term and daily

Integrates content across two or more subjects whenever possible

Manages classroom

Understands multi-age group and adapts approach

Formatively assesses and reflects to inform future lessons

As an option, shares learning in a variety of ways

Provides instruction, support, and supervision as assigned beyond Physical Education if necessary

Continuous Inquiry and Improvement

Uses formative assessment to analyze progress toward student goals

Seeks feedback about one's teaching practice and use as formative assessment when designing instruction

Takes risks and seize leadership opportunities

Seeks information about recent research and current best practices

Collects and analyzes data to evaluate and improve teaching practice

Pursues professional development that supports improved classroom practice and/or contributions to the field

Incorporates newly acquired knowledge and skills into work

Collaborates with colleagues to increase student learning

Sets challenging goals that support improved student learning and reflect on progress towards your goals

Strives to improve the school as a whole

Uses pre-assessments to plan differentiated instruction

Self-assesses one's teaching practice

School Leadership

Researches and attends trainings that further ones' professional career and student success

Shares professional expertise and passion with the staff

Collaborates and be an open resource to others

Participates and support in communal responsibilities

Seeks out leadership opportunities and ways to get involved with students and staff

Initiates new programs that support the vision

Contributes to a positive school culture for staff and students

SALARY & BENEFITS

Refer to BPEA contract under District>

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