Elementary PE Instructor (PT)- 136

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary PE Instructor is responsible for supervising and teaching elementary students, ensuring compliance with program requirements, assisting with parent education programs, and coordinating communications with parents. This is a part-time, non-contract position with an anticipated start date of 08/17/2026.

Requirements

Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
Highly Qualified as per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which includes one of the following: completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or obtained an associate's (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.
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.
Ability to 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.
Monitor 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.
Perform 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.
Assist 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.