Elementary PE Instructor (PT)- 196

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

5d•$22

About The Position

The Elementary PE Instructor is to supervise and teach elementary students; ensuring compliance with program requirements; assisting with parent education programs; and coordinating communications with parents.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or a recognized equivalent
Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following: completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher
The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be a placeholder until official transcripts are provided
Hold or obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate within six months of hire
Knowledge of classroom management skills necessary to effectively monitor and supervise Elementary students; operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications (e.g., phone, copier, Microsoft Office, PowerSchool etc.)
Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations
Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Instruct students in the development of physical skills and abilities (e.g., motor skills, exercises, etc.) to meet the requirements of the State Core Physical Education curriculum.
Operate physical education equipment and playground activities using standardized methods
Monitors individual students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground activities, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment, adhering to safety practices
Implement students' learning and behavior plans to meet students' social and behavioral interventions and health care plans and ensure compliance with IEPs.
Provide for the individual needs of students (e.g., assistive devices, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities, etc.) to ensure access to a quality educational program
Prepare teaching materials and related reports, document student progress (e.g., attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) and implement lesson plans; apply assessment instruments
Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, data recording, etc.) to support the administrator
Assess student learning, participation, and skills to provide quality, age-appropriate instruction
Manage students’ behavior and conflict, provide a safe and optimal learning environment, and report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, neglect, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to ensure compliance with administrative, school policies, state and federal law
Supervise academic enrichment activities (e.g., class activities, field trips, visits by guests, etc.) guiding students in learning from those enhancements
Collaborate with school personnel and parents to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, convey information on student progress, and encourage parental involvement
Utilize resources from other work units to meet student needs
Assists other personnel as required and needed (e.g., instructors, site administration, paraprofessionals, etc.) ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Independently interpret guidelines; communicate orally and in writing; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; set priorities; work as part of a team; work with frequent interruptions; adapt to changing work priorities; be attentive to detail; analyze issues and create action plans for problem solving
Participate in various meetings to receive and convey information
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit