PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (LTS) - LACS

Ithaca City School District•Ithaca, NY

67d•$53,291 - $75,191

About The Position

This position reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Physical Education and Health. The Physical Education Teacher will develop an exercise philosophy that strives to engage all students, support the New York State Health standards through engaging, informed, and timely instruction. ICSD supports the health education standards and the importance of health topics, physical and mental well-being.

Requirements

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
Official Copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)
Valid New York State Certification in Physical Education (K-12)
The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
A commitment to supporting the whole child and contributing to a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

Help children develop physical abilities and healthy habits
Organize games and challenges that promote physical activity.
Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their physical activity goals
Creates a positive learning experience.
Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures
Uses multiple communication methods that are tailored to and facilitate productive conversations with students
Knowledge of instructional approaches for students' disabilities. Must be driven, organized, and have the ability to manage students positively
Excellent attendance, works well with colleagues, and is a dedicated team player who is reliable.
Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional practices to support student physical growth
Always seeking new ways to teach students healthy routines and activities.
Coaching positions are also available in the district if desired.