Position Type:
Athletics/Adapted Physical Education Date Posted:
5/2/2024 Location:
Districtwide Date Available:
July/2024 ******** SCHOOL YEAR TEACHER - ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DISTRICTWIDE JOB DESCRIPTION:
Fully implements the educational activities of the gymnasium and the classroom. Receives general supervision from the building principal and technical supervision from Central Office. Teaches physical education to grades K-5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Program: Works with instructional supervisor to implement, strengthen, improve program. Keeps informed of new developments in curriculum, instruction methods and computer programs. Implements new and established programs. Provides students with diversified learning activities. Helps interpret the curriculum and Adaptive P.E., IEP Goals and objectives to parents, students and staff. Classroom Supervision : Teaches students good study habits. Promotes positive self-concept in each student; provides encouragement to each student to develop his or her full potential. Understands social and emotional adjustments of students. Promotes student awareness and respect for different cultures. Creates appropriate learning atmosphere in classroom; maintains classroom order. Maintains student attendance and tardiness records. Makes evaluation reports upon request. Maintains records of individual students' progress through assignments, quizzes and projects. Keeps inventory of materials, equipment and supplies. Communication : Maintains contact with parents, student's PPT guidance personnel as needed to evaluate students' academic and social growth. Takes initiative to work cooperatively with other school departments; shares ideas among faculty members and administration. Participates as appropriate in school-community affairs. Professional Responsibility : Works in the interest of the students' physical and emotional welfare. Accepts and incorporates suggestions for classroom improvement. Participates in professional growth by attending workshops, taking courses, reading new literature, observing other teachers, attending in-service training meetings, reviewing computer programs and offering in-service to staff. Other : Assists in determining on-going budgetary needs of department. Performs related duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : CT certification in Physical Education, Pre-K-12. Ability to work with multicultural student population. Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's degree in Education or in a field appropriate to physical education. Ability to mix gender instruction. Knowledge of teaching methods, materials, practices applicable to elementary school teaching. Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff. Ability to prepare effective plans based on IEP goals and objectives and maintain excellent discipline. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : CT Certification in Physical Education and Health Pre-K-12. Fluency in Spanish is an asset. Background in Adaptive Physical Education Days: Monday - Friday
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05.02.2024
