Elementary School Physical Education Teacher

Worth County Schools Physical Education Teacher

MULTIPLE COACHING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia teaching certificate in physical education
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

Principal and Athletic Director

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of physical education activities, as well as instructs pupils in the alcohol and drug awareness program.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning for conduct, discipline, and grading.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; teaches physical education classes for handicapped pupils as necessary.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and safety checks on equipment and fields to ensure student safety.
• Manages the issue, use and storage of all school owned instructional texts, supplies, and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Evaluates each pupil's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in sports participation.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities.
• Selects, requisitions and inventories supplies, equipment, and instructional aids in concert with approved procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress; identifies pupil needs and assists other professional staff in helping pupils solve problems supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs; coaches at least two extracurricular athletic activities, if required to do so.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Exhibit best practice based on current research and facilitates students' use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
• Plan, using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.
• Analyze and use student learning data to inform planning.
• Promote student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning and to promote key skills.
• Use appropriate instructional technology and a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources effectively to enhance student learning.
• Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the school's mission; participate in professional growth opportunities and contribute to the profession.
• Compile, maintain, and submit all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Carry out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, and established state and local school board policies, regulations, and practices.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Perform, professionally and efficiently, other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

190 day position. Salary based on board approved certified teacher salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal or designee.