Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School - Long Term Substitute

Gardner Public Schools•Gardner, MA

About The Position

The Physical Education Teacher is a long-term substitute at an elementary school. The teacher works with another Physical Education teacher to review and implement pre-planned lessons, with each teacher using half of the gymnasium. The role also involves maintaining a safe, collaborative, and appropriately managed learning environment; meeting professional responsibilities; collaborating with colleagues and families; and reflecting on teaching practice and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Work with the other Physical Education teacher to review pre-planned lessons.
Implement pre-planned lessons while sharing the gymnasium, with each teacher using one half.
Create and maintain a safe, collaborative learning environment that values diversity and motivates students to meet high standards of conduct, effort, and performance.
Create a physical environment appropriate to a range of learning activities.
Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety.
Manage classroom routines and procedures without significant loss of instructional time.
Understand and fulfill legal and moral responsibilities.
Convey knowledge of and enthusiasm for the academic discipline to students.
Keep current with theory, research, and developments in the academic discipline, and use judgment in applying relevant findings to classroom practice.
Collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction, assessment, and student achievement.
Actively involve parents in their child's academic activities and performance, and communicate clearly with them.
Reflect critically on teaching, identify professional development needs in a plan linked to grade-level, school, and district goals, and remain receptive to suggestions for growth.
Understand legal and ethical issues concerning responsible and acceptable use of the Internet and other resources.