Falls City Schools

Job Announcement

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

JOB TITLE: Teacher -  Elementary Physical Education Teacher

REQUIREMENTS:  Certified Teacher with Licensed - Physical Education Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY:  To commensurate with experience and degrees.

CONTRACT DAYS: 10 Month (180 Days)

JOB FUNCTIONS:  Provide instruction in Physical Education and Health utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.  Implements instructional activities which will improve the physical, mental, social and emotional health of the students.  Implements appropriate learning experiences to teach Health and Physical Education and link them to real world situations and job fields.  

Adapts and modifies instructional strategies and materials, as necessary, to support all students academic progress and encourage active participation.  Provides co educational learning opportunities. Presents materials and activities in a positive manner so that students are motivated to lead healthy and active lives. In preparation for instruction, addresses both short and long term learning goals in relationship of fine and gross motor skills with age appropriateness. Shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:  Engages students in setting challenging and meaningful goals.  Takes all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, material and facilities. Conducts interesting and well paced lessons using a variety of instructional techniques and materials appropriate to the lesson. Uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and achievement of the instructional objectives. Provides feedback promptly and often regarding their progress.  Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.  Uses a grading system which is consistent, fair and supportable.  Maintains professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.  Communicates to students and parents/guardians the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, district and state standards.  Works constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of a student’s behavior and academic success.  Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.  Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment. Notified and involves parents/guardians regarding a student behavior as outlined in school and District policies.  Maintains a high level of professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and Practices requirements for an Ethical Education, as well as Board Policy and State Law. Participates in various meetings (i.e., staff, team, parent conferences, inservice training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or sharing expertise.