Physical Education Teacher

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plan and implement an interdisciplinary, motivational physical education curriculum

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree Required. Master’s Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION: Valid Indiana Teacher’s License in Physical Education

EXPERIENCE: Three years successful teaching preferred.

• Familiarity with a variety of instructional methodologies.
• Experience in cooperative learning, student learning styles, collegial teaching/team building, and technology preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of people including community partners, parents, and other teachers to coordinate P.E. curriculum development, instruction, and extra-curricular activities
• Ability to integrate educational theory and practice
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of student learning styles and alternative forms of assessment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide opportunities for students to develop positive self-images and leadership skills.
• Work with teachers to plan interdisciplinary instruction.
• Encourage and support parental and community involvement in the educational process and P.E. program.
• Seek and use community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Participate in innovative instructional and assessment activities.
• As part of a demonstration site, accept visitors and observers to the classroom.
• Assist students in developing life-long habits of exercise that are enjoyable.
• Participate in all staff and curriculum development workshops and professional groups, sometimes held during the summer and/or outside of the regular instructional day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.