Physical Education Teacher

Position: Dynamic Physical Education Teacher
Location: Waynesville

REPORTS TO:

Building principal or supervisor as assigned

CLASSIFICATION:
Certified

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy on the
evaluation of certified staff.

JOB SUMMARY
To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
The job description will be used as a guideline for the summative evaluation report.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


NOTE:

Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

STANDARD 1: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE ALIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION

Criteria A:
The teacher understands the central concepts, structures, and tools of inquiry of the discipline(s) and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful and engaging for all students.

Content knowledge and academic language

Student engagement in subject matter

Disciplinary research and inquiry methodologies

Interdisciplinary instruction

Diverse social and cultural perspectives

STANDARD 2: STUDENT LEARNING, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Criteria B:
The teacher understands how students learn, develop and differ in their approaches to learning. The teacher provides learning opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners and support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.

Cognitive, social, emotional and physical development

Student goals

Theory of learning

Differentiated lesson design

Prior experiences, multiple intelligences, strengths and needs

Language, culture, family and knowledge of community values

STANDARD 3: CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

Criteria D:
The teacher recognizes the importance of long-range planning and curriculum development. The teacherdevelops, implements, and evaluates curriculum, based upon student, district, and state standards data.

Implementation of curriculum standards

Lessons for diverse learners

Instructional goals and differentiated instructional strategies

STANDARD 4: CRITICAL THINKING

Criteria E:
The teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies and resources to encourage students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Instructional strategies leading to student engagement in problem-solving and critical thinking

Appropriate use of instructional resources to enhance student learning

Cooperative, small group and independent learning

STANDARD 5: POSITIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

Criteria F:
The teacher uses an understanding of individual/group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Classroom management techniques

Management of time, space, transitions, and activities

Classroom, school and community culture

STANDARD 6: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Criteria G:
The teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques with students, colleagues and families (as consistent with district policies, practices, and resources) to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Verbal and nonverbal communication

Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences

Learner expression in speaking, writing, and other media

Technology and media communication tools

STANDARD 7: STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND DATA ANALYSIS

Criteria H:
The teacher understands and uses formative and summative assessment strategies to assess the learner’s progress and uses both classroom and standardized assessment data to plan ongoing instruction. The teacher will monitor the performance of each student and devise instruction to enable each student to grow and develop,…