Physical Education Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops students' understanding of good body function and exercise; cultivates physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; and discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement. The Physical Education Teacher will develop students' strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student's ability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms, and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Attends staff meetings as well as serves on staff and district committees as requested.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Works cooperatively with Special Education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities/areas as assigned.
• Uses data to make informed decisions about students regarding behavior and academics.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records including attendance reports, and other records, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies and interventions.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and that is appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Interacts in a positive, constructive manner with students, families, teaching assistants and other professionals.
• Models the district Vision of "all means all" and demonstrates a willingness to become an active contributor to the school culture and our continual school improvement process.
• Demonstrates knowledge around state standards, PBIS, restorative practices, technology to support students, and professionalism.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, other professional activities as required by the district, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the WI Educator Standards, district teaching expectations and delivery of the WI content standards for physical education, reading, and federal or state laws pertaining to students.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Administration.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Professional Knowledge

• Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and diverse needs of students by providing meaningful learning experiences.

2. Instructional Planning

• Effectively plans using the approved curriculum, instructional strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.

3. Instructional Delivery

• Effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.

4. Assessment for and of Learning

• Systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.

5. Learning Environment

• Uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that is conducive to student engagement and learning.

6. Professionalism

• Demonstrates behavior consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards, contributes to the profession, and engages in professional growth that results in improved student learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid License in Physical Education from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education/Education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid License in Adaptive Physical Education from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
• Experience working as a Physical Education Teacher.