Physical Education Teacher (Grades K-12) Physical Education teacher's duties includes coaching and/or athletic support duties Physical Education Teacher (Grades K-12)
Site: School
Position Title: Classroom Teacher – Non-Academic-Vocational, Fine Arts, JROTC, PE, Connections
Reports To: Principal
Primary Function:
Provides appropriate instruction in a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning for all students assigned.
Requirements:
Educational Level: Bachelors Degree or alternative training as required by teaching assignment.
Certification/Licensing: Valid GA Teacher’s Certificate
Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, student management, supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners. Ability to deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.
GENERAL
1. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
2. Performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
3. Participates in extracurricular activities and/or serves on designated committees.
4. Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
PROVIDES APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION
6. Provides instruction at an appropriate instructional level with content development and building for transfer for students assigned to the teacher.
7. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and resources appropriate for students assigned to the teacher.
8. Assesses and encourages student progress by promoting engagement, monitoring student progress, responding to adequate and inadequate performances and showing support of students in an appropriate manner.
9. Manages the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
10. Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitutes.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
11. Participates in professional organizations and staff development activities.
12. Shares information with others and applies what is learned to the classroom.
13. Accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
14. Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications; works effectively with colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
15. Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
16. Accepts constructive criticism and follows up on administrative actions for improving performance.
PROMPTNESS AND DEPENDABILITY
17. Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. Number of annual absences to date:
18. Completes reports, documentation, duties and other assignments in a prompt and professional manner.
19. Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style.
ADHERENCE TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
20. Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
21. Adheres to the chain of command.
22. Recognizes Cultural Diversity.
23. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material.
24. Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
25. Assures security and accountability for classroom equipment and supplies.
PERSONAL CONDUCT IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
26. Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude, following school and system policies in regard to students and records, when interacting with the public.
27. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, the safety of students and good operating order.
28. Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities.
INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
29. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet and email as applicable to job responsibilities.
30. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
31. Incorporates the use of technology into instruction in an appropriate manner.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employer is frequently required to sit for extended periods. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.