Elementary PE Teacher

Aspire Public Schools•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Education Teacher will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. They will uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to the goal that every student in California has access to a high-quality public education. This role involves establishing a culture of high expectations, developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with state standards, assessing students regularly, collaborating with colleagues, communicating with families, managing student behavior, and actively participating in professional development.

Requirements

Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
Knowledge of assessments
Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
Bachelor’s degree
Single subject: physical education authorization, including English learner authorization, required
1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices
Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress
Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education
Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged
Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches
Maintain accurate student records including attendance
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned