Secondary Teacher -PE Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools•Marrero, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Secondary Teacher specializing in Physical Education. The role focuses on promoting the mental, physical, emotional, and social growth of assigned students. The teacher will utilize available instructional materials and a variety of techniques to foster student achievement and development, demonstrating knowledge of appropriate developmental practices. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, ensuring a safe and attractive classroom environment, implementing effective classroom management, and completing assignments in a timely manner. The role also involves planning and preparing for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly, and reporting punctually to assigned work locations. The teacher will also be responsible for staying knowledgeable about system methods, programs, and resources, using various diagnostic methods, and exhibiting self-control. Providing for individual differences, continually evaluating student progress, and cooperating with school personnel are key aspects of the role. Encouraging parent involvement in student progress and demonstrating professional growth through inservice training and faculty meetings are also expected. The teacher must conform to Louisiana laws regarding student education, health, safety, and welfare, and assist in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Performing all other duties assigned by the principal is also part of the role.

Requirements

College Degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Certification in area of assignment
Ability to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
Ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system.
Ability to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.
Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.
Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

Nice To Haves

Physical ability to transfer, restrain, or position special education students as required.

Responsibilities

Promote the mental, physical, emotional, and social growth of any student assigned.
Use available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
Keep accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.
Maintain an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed.
Develop and implement proper classroom management techniques.
Complete reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
Collect lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.
Plan and prepare for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
Report regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
Report promptly for all assigned duties.
Notify the principal or designated person of impending absence.
Supply substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
Maintain properly the books and equipment assigned to the class.
Become knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.
Use a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
Exhibit self-control and decorum for student emulation.
Provide for individual differences.
Continually evaluate student progress and plan with student needs in mind.
Cooperate with school-based and central office personnel.
Encourage parent to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
Demonstrate evidence of professional growth, participate in inservice training and contribute to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
Conform to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
Assist in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
Plan for and actively participate in the evaluation process.
Perform all other duties assigned by the principal.