Specialist - Instructional - Physical Education - Elementary JobID: 35086
Position Type
Elementary School / Physical / Health Education Teacher
Job Goal
To help develop in each student an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and to develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports in accordance with each student’s ability.
Job Qualifications
* Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Education.
* Possess or be eligible for educator licensure and/or certification as a Physical Education Teacher in Delaware.
* Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction that ensures academic growth for all students, including those with special needs.
* Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.
* Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills; and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences.
* Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
* Commendable history of effective leadership, extracurricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance.
Essential Functions
* Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintain pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students.
* Carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area.
* Create and maintain a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintain accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and complete progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems.
* Promote a high rate of student interest and provide prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrate fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speak and write clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding.
* Comply with policies, regulations and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff.
* Display high level professional conduct and image at all times; establish and maintain an acceptable attendance record; and participate in extracurricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.
* Continue to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.
* Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned.
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