High School Physical Education Teacher

Hopewell City School District•Hopewell, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves teaching assigned classes, developing and implementing a curriculum that meets individual student needs, and creating a positive learning environment. The teacher will be responsible for instructional planning, classroom management, and assessing student progress. Additionally, the position requires diagnosing learning disabilities, ensuring student safety, maintaining accurate records, and upholding district policies. The teacher will also be expected to collaborate with administration, specialists, and parents, and to continuously improve their professional competence.

Requirements

Valid teaching certification in Physical Education.
Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field.
Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Ability to manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.
Skills in assessing student progress and diagnosing learning needs.
Understanding of safety protocols and student well-being.
Proficiency in record-keeping and administrative tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Commitment to professional development.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Physical Education or a related field.
Experience with various instructional technologies.
Experience working with diverse student populations.
Coaching experience in high school sports.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.