Teacher - PE Middle/High School

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UCP of Central Florida is seeking a Physical Education Teacher responsible for organizing innovative games and challenges that promote physical activity among all students at UCP of Central Florida TLA campus, grades 6-12. This role also involves meeting the standards for high school health courses. The primary goal is to develop motor skills, physical development, proper exercise, and eating habits among students through core academic content integration. UCP of Central Florida is a dynamic non-profit agency dedicated to unlocking the potential of thousands of children each year through its campuses, pediatric therapy clinics, and parent support programs. The mission is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education, and therapy services in an inclusive environment. For over 70 years, UCP has enriched the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida at 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

Requirements

Florida Certification in Physical Education and Health Education
Minimum 1-3 Years Teaching experience (including internship)
1-3 years Physical Education experience
Knowledgeable about healthy life practices and use every day relevant situations to teach these practices
Creative and resourceful in using school space and limited resources to provide physical activities
Flexible and engaging as an instructor for students from multiple grade and ability levels

Nice To Haves

ESE Certification
Experience working with students with special needs in a multi-disciplinary setting and urban education settings

Responsibilities

Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports, utilizing standards-based curriculum
Works cooperatively with other consortium physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials that support core content standards.
Differentiates the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive, and safe environment in the physical education areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.