Teacher - Physical Education

Jubilee Academies•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Physical Education Teacher (Grades EC–12) provides learning activities and experiences that support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop competencies for functioning successfully in society. The teacher integrates the methodology of the Jubilee Academies General Physical Preparedness Curriculum. This is an at-will position for 190 workdays, reporting to the Campus Principal and Athletic Director. A degree may be waived in consideration of experience. The position includes teaching and assessing students, managing a positive and orderly learning environment, and supporting student growth and development. The teacher also coaches at least two extracurricular sports teams based on campus needs or as assigned, assists with athletic events and equipment, participates in school committees and fundraising, and completes required records and reports. The role may include supervising assigned teacher aides or volunteers. Working conditions include frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, work both indoors and outdoors, and exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sport Management, or a related field; the degree may be waived in consideration of experience.
Coaching experience.
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area.
Leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement curriculum-aligned lesson plans, including an emergency lesson plan folder covering two days of material.
Prepare lessons that accommodate differences in student learning styles and present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Select instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect students’ learning styles and needs; assess learning styles and use results to plan instruction.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula for students with disabilities in accordance with Individual Education Plans.
Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods, and plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process.
Participate in extended-day and weekend tutoring as required.
Coach at least two extracurricular sports teams based on campus needs or as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Assist with athletic event duties, clock or scorebook table assignments, and setup and teardown of athletic equipment for competitions and scrimmages.
Attend campus and professional training as required by campus administrators, the Athletic Director, or the district.
Help students improve study methods and habits, develop self-discipline and responsibility, and monitor achievement through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus Assistant Director.
Serve as a positive role model, support the school’s mission, and promote good student discipline through regular and punctual attendance.
Create and maintain a positive classroom environment suited to students’ physical, social, and emotional development; keep the classroom orderly and manage behavior under the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Use the discipline management plan, including posted ground rules, a process for reinforcing appropriate behavior and addressing inappropriate behavior, and a lesson agenda that supports organization and time management.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, directors, and teachers; communicate information accurately and clearly and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills and stay current with developments in education.
Follow the staff dress code and maintain good working relationships with Jubilee Academies staff and parents.
Participate actively in two school committees and chair one committee.
Keep the Jubilee Academies School Assistant Director informed about maintenance problems and actively support and participate in fundraising activities.
Compile, maintain, and complete required reports, records, and other documents.
Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, Athletic Director, or athletic coordinator.