TITLE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: MUST HOLD A MINIMUM OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EDUCATION. HOLD A VALID TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN THEIR TEACHING AREA. SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY FIND APPROPRIATE AND ACCEPTABLE.

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

JOB GOAL: TO DEVELOP IN EACH PUPIL AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF GOOD BODY FUNCTION AND EXERCISE; TO MOTIVATE EACH PUPIL TO CULTIVATE PHYSICAL FITNESS, HYGIENIC HABITS, AND GOOD SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT; TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP STRENGTH, SKILL, AGILITY, POISE, AND COORDINATION IN INDIVIDUAL, DUAL AND TEAM PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EACH PUPIL'S ABILITY.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and
abilities of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity
and interests of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate superior.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with
the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the
physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals
or student groups involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and
instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports
as required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of
district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials
and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulation.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and
conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and
procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes
outside the instructional day when required or requested in a fair and just manner.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and,
cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and
individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education
and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative
regulations and procedures of the school district.
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3. Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
4. Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal
sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
5. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the
needs of each pupil to the extend feasible.
6. May teach physical education classes for handicapped pupils, interscholastic athletics, or
drill team to senior high pupils.
7. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field
areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils.
8. Maintains control of storage and use of school owned property.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive
environment in the physical education areas.
10. Evaluates each pupil's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports.
11. Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and
in self selected professional growth activities.
12. Participates cooperatively with the principal or his designee to develop the method by which
the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
13. Selects and requisitions uniforms, equipment and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
14. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
15. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils
solve health, attitude and learning problems.
16. Cooperates with school administration in providing speciality performing groups for special
occasions, PTA meetings, assemblies, and interscholastic athletic events.
17. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
18. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
19. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Number of days in the school calendar. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Must be able to communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators, and other staff
members.
2. Must be able to properly demonstrate technique in the weight room, and on the activity fields.
3. Must be able to move freely from one building or activity field to another.
4. Must be able to lift a minimum of forty-five pounds to demonstrate proper technique in the
weight room.
5. Must be able to deal with student adversity, such as fights, etc.
6. Must have a basic, at minimum, of first-aid, such as CPR, seizures, broken bones, spr