K-12 Physical Educational Instructor
About The Position
The K-12 Physical Educational Instructor teaches physical education and health to secondary students at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School, following state requirements and school-adopted curriculum. The instructor adapts instruction and materials to students’ needs, incorporates Ojibwe culture, evaluates students’ physical skills and knowledge, and maintains a safe, orderly learning environment. The role also includes communicating with parents and counselors, keeping student and inventory records, supervising school spaces and activities, and participating in school and community programs. The instructor provides weekly lesson plans to the Building Principal and maintains professional relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members. The position is full-time, salaried, and has a 90-day probationary period. Some travel may be required.
Requirements
- Appropriate Minnesota certification in physical education and health, or an alternative deemed appropriate and acceptable by the board.
- Ability to promptly resolve problems and conflicts.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships with all parties involved.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing under Fond du Lac Reservation Personnel Policies.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks and annual reference checks.
- No driver’s license required.
Responsibilities
- Teach physical education and health to secondary students in accordance with state law, school-board-adopted courses of study, and curriculum guidance.
- Instruct students in subject matter specified by state law and district administrative regulations and procedures.
- Adapt physical education materials and teaching methods to create relevant, sequential assignments that challenge students and incorporate Ojibwe culture.
- Select and requisition suitable instructional books and aids, and maintain required inventory records.
- Adapt curriculum for individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet student needs.
- Supervise the gym, athletic fields, locker rooms, and storage areas while classes are in session.
- Evaluate students’ growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution to team sports.
- Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support an orderly, productive environment.
- Communicate appropriately with parents and school counselors about student progress and maintain accurate records.
- Maintain daily records of student performance and attendance, and periodic grading records.
- Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities.
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, faculty committees, student-activity sponsorship, in-service training, advisory committees, community education meetings, and staff meetings as directed.
- Maintain professional competence through school-provided or self-selected professional development.
- Advocate for and demonstrate appropriate adult-child interactions; maintain professional, confidential relationships with program participants and staff.
- Clean and maintain the classroom routinely to provide a safe, clean, and secure learning environment.
- Provide the Building Principal with weekly lesson plans incorporating state or school standards.
- Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems.
- Represent the Fond du Lac Band and department positively and professionally, demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to others.
- Maintain required attendance, report to work on time, and keep the work area clean and organized.
- Remain flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
