PE Teacher - Ronald Reagan

Crane Elementary School District 13•Yuma, AZ

About The Position

The PE Teacher helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible people. The teacher instructs assigned classes, plans learning programs that account for students’ individual needs and abilities, and creates an age-appropriate environment conducive to learning. The role includes preparing lessons, setting and communicating learning objectives, using varied instructional techniques and media, assessing student progress, maintaining records, and supporting student safety and conduct. The teacher also works with district specialists when students’ learning or other disabilities require assistance, communicates with students and parents for education-related purposes when required or reasonably requested, supervises teacher aides and volunteers, and participates in staff meetings and committees as needed. The position is governed by district policies and applicable regulations and is evaluated by the principal or qualified evaluator. It is a 194-day teacher-contract position; salary and benefits are established by the Board. Performance and supplemental pay are subject to the stated plan criteria and annual Governing Board approval.

Requirements

Valid Arizona emergency, elementary, or secondary teaching certificate.
Appropriate endorsements as required.
Regular attendance and presence at the assigned work location during specified workdays and hours.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate superior.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for lessons and units, and communicate objectives to students.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media appropriate to the location and students’ needs and capabilities.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide required progress reports.
Recognize and evaluate student learning and other disabilities, and seek district specialist assistance or referrals as needed.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist administration in implementing student-life and conduct policies; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend required staff meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
Perform other necessary duties as assigned.