Teacher - Physical Education Elementary

Polk County Public Schools•Auburndale, FL

13h

About The Position

The Teacher, PE E position exists to ensure that students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study; creates a learning-conducive classroom; supports individual student needs; and evaluates student progress using multiple assessment methods. The role also contributes to curriculum development, classroom management, student supervision, communication with families and the public, and continued professional growth. The teacher follows district and building policies, maintains student confidentiality, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be certified, qualified, and highly qualified as defined by the assigned course code(s).
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts, and agencies in providing student services.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to administer testing instruments as required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet position needs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans that use effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
Design and adapt programs of study to meet individual student needs and create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Encourage student enthusiasm for learning and the development of good study habits.
Provide progress and interim reports, and prepare substitute information as requested by the building principal.
Plan and prescribe assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make appropriate referrals.
Keep current in subject matter and learning theory and contribute to ongoing curriculum improvement and course-of-study revisions.
Assist with the selection of books, equipment, and instructional materials, and become familiar with supplemental services beneficial to students.
Establish and consistently apply reasonable classroom behavior rules and appropriate discipline techniques.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; share responsibility for student supervision throughout the school day.
Uphold and enforce board policies, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and use conference and planning time appropriately.
Communicate the positive aspects of the school program and cooperate with parents to strengthen students' educational programs.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain appropriate professional memberships.
Cooperate with administration in planning in-service training and attend required staff, department, and committee meetings.
Evaluate student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Maintain instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher records and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.