Job Description
Current Status:
Accepting Applications
Job Title:
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION TEACHER
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Primary Role and
Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate educational
activities and experiences that will enable them to
fulfill their potential for intellectual,
emotional, physical and social growth. Help students develop
the skills necessary to be a productive
member of society.
Qualifications: Have
Texas Certification or be enrolled in an alternative certification program.
Education:
B.A. from an accredited college or university.
Skills:
- Understanding of
subjects assigned.
- Working knowledge of
curriculum and instruction.
- Capable of instructing
students and managing their behavior.
- Exceptional
organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience:
Prior teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities and
Duties:
Instructional
Strategies
- Design, write and use
lesson plans that conform to the charters curriculum. Ensure written plans
are available for review.
- Ensure lesson plans
show modifications for differences in student learning styles.
- Teach instructional
subjects according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency,
charter polices and administrative regulations.
- Implement appropriate
instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment
to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs.
- Design instructional
activities by using data from student learning style assessments.
- Collaborate with
special education teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure
all modifications are met.
- Collaborate with staff
to determine charter requirement for the instructional goals, objective and
methods.
- Produce and oversee
teacher aide and volunteer assignments.
- Employ technology
practices to strengthen the instructional process.
Growth and Development
- Help students assess
and enhance their study methods and habits.
- Produce formal and
informal testing to evaluate student success.
- Coordinate and manage
extracurricular duties as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by
the charter principal.
- Serve as an example
for students, support mission of charter.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Prepare classroom to
enhance learning and to aid in physical, social and emotional development of
students.
- Control student
behavior in agreement with the student handbook.
- Ensure necessary and
reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities.
- Provide input on book,
equipment and material selection.
Communication
- Establish
communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers
through conferences.
- Create and maintain a
professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community
members.
- Present information
accurately through clear communication skills.
Professional
- Enrich job skills
through professional development activities.
Other
- Keep up to date on and
abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Gather, manage and
file all reports, records and other documents required.
- Be active in faculty
meeting and assist in staff committees as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee
assigned teacher aide if one is assigned.
Job Related Conditions:
- Maintain control in
stressful situations.
- Extended hours may be
required.
- Some lifting may be
required.
All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.
Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.
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