26-27 Kennedy- Physical Education Teacher at Teach Oklahoma Norman, OK

Position Title

Classroom Teacher

Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the appropriate level/subject area.

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from a college or university recognized by the State Board of Education.

None required for this position.

Building Principal

• Contract Length:
  Returning teachers: 182 days;
  New teachers: 182 days + Induction Week
• Work Schedule:
  
  30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school and special events outside the regular workday
• Sick Leave: 10 days
• Personal Business Leave: 3 days
• Teacher Retirement:
  Paid in full by Norman Public Schools
• Evaluation:
  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Oklahoma laws and Norman Public School Board of Education policy.

• Possess a broad scope and knowledge of subject matter and be acquainted with recent developments in teaching of the subject; participate in and contribute to curriculum development programs, as required.
• Understand and apply the principles of child development as related to physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth.
• Use a variety of strategies to facilitate learning and provide many opportunities for participation by all students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize the available time for instruction.
• Define objectives that contribute to attainment of district and site objectives and adjust for individual and group differences in the formulation of those goals.
• Relate objectives, involve all learners, explain directions, adjust based on monitoring, guide practice, establish closure, and demonstrate desired skill.
• Make assignments related to objectives and arrange for differentiated assignments to meet the needs and abilities of students.
• Evaluate students' academic growth fairly and impartially, utilizing standardized tests as well as teacher‑designed assessments; administer group‑standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Keep appropriate and accurate records and prepare reports relating to students' progress; identify students' needs.
• Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Organize classroom routine to minimize disciplinary problems; handle all but the most serious classroom disciplinary problems independently.
• Maintain building, equipment and supplies in the best possible condition and promote those same attitudes in students.
• Establish rapport with students and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and self‑selected professional growth activities; meet the district requirement for professional development activities.
• Supervise students during out‑of‑class times in the course of the workday.
• Carry out designated share of extracurricular school activities.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical attitudes toward the district, the school, employees, and the public.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, initiative, and self‑reliance; solve problems; respond to criticism in a constructive manner.
• Develop and maintain open communication; work cooperatively with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents; share ideas, materials, and space; communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Demonstrate good judgment in decision making.
• Participate in site school improvement planning and faculty committees; work on a team with other site educators.
• Assist special education students with academic, social, and personal needs, as outlined in Individual Education Plans.
• Keep required records in an efficient and legible manner.
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Perform teaching and reporting requirements identified as part of state and federally funded programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.