Physical Education Teacher K-5th Grade Job Rockford area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Title

Teacher (Physical Education Teacher K-5th Grade 0.2

FTE)

Job Code

7060

Department

Curriculum

Supervisor

Principal

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation Range

$43,642 - $91,830 per year (Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified, comparable education and experience.)

Purpose of the Position

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.

Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

Engage students in an inquiry‑based delivery model of instruction.

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.

Considers equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.

Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.

Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.

Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district’s student code of conduct.

Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).

Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.

Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data‑based decision making for students.

Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.

Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.

Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.

Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.

Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.

Working knowledge of State and National Standards.

Ability to organize and maintain student records which includes grade books.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Paid Sick and Personal time.
Paid holidays.
Board‑paid TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System).
Optional 403(b) plan.
Employee assistance program (EAP).

Working Conditions

Moderate in‑district travel as well as intermittent in‑state and out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

Physical Requirements

Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneel…