Duties
Job Summary
The teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The teacher is focused on providing a supportive and positive climate in which students can develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary to promote a lifetime of good health. The teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The teacher maintains regular communication with the parent(s)/guardian(s) with regard to the instructional program and student progress.
Duties:
Physical Education (Regular Ed)
- Responsible for implementing the PE and Health curriculum
- Comfortable delivering Integrated/Multi-media Instructional Units
- Facilitate student learning through lesson planning and quality instruction
- Recommend to the Principal or designee supplies and materials needed for the class
- Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Assess student work and provide meaningful feedback to the student(s) and parents/guardians that will be conducive to learning
- Maintain and update accurate records as required by the State, District, and Building Administration.
- Attend required meetings and events
- Stay current with developments in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Exhibit excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Additional Preferred Duties:
Physical Education (Adaptive Program)
- Instructs students in adaptive physical education in accordance with the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Enables students to develop an appreciation of the importance of physical education.
- Develops lessons appropriate to the needs and abilities of each assigned student.
- Provides individual/small group instruction that meets desired goals and provides the best use of available class time.
- Assists students with developing healthy lifestyle behaviors and social skills.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques appropriate for the ages and skill level of students.
- Interprets the abilities and disabilities of students and works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have physically restricted/mentally challenged students in regular classes.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning.
- Evaluates student performance and social growth and prepares regular progress reports.
- Conferences regularly with parents/guardians regarding behavior observations and the performance of students.
- Assists with screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of students in the school's adaptive physical ed. program.
- Maintains thorough records for each student.
- Selects, requisitions, and maintains instructional materials and aids.
Other Duties:
- Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
- Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field of adapted and regular physical education.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
Salary/Benefits
Salary and Benefits:
Information can be found in the D103 Teacher's Association Master Contract. These documents can be found online at: https://www.d103.org/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-agreements
Additional Notes
Responsibility:
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
How to Apply
Application Procedure:
Apply on-line only at www.d103.org
Selection Procedure:
Administrators review applications on a regular basis and will contact potential candidates for interview