Elementary Physical Education Teacher

REPORTS TO:                         

   Elementary Principal
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:        

   Regular, full time
 
FLSA STATUS:                         

   Exempt
 
POSITION SUMMARY:           

   Assist children to develop the skills for lifetime fitness and recreational activities, and provide experiences that lead to

   social maturity and physical well being.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess student fitness continuously, in order to design appropriate instruction.  Administer standardized and criterion referenced tests as needed.
• Provide instruction that is appropriate for all students, including modified instruction as needed. Differentiate instruction for grade levels.
• Establish a safe, but challenging, environment for students, including reasonable guidelines and appropriate consequences for behavior.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the applicable course of study and implement it, in cooperation with other staff members as appropriate.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate knowledge of the course(s) of study and contain sound teaching methods.
• Schedule instructional time according to State, district and building guidelines.
• Use resources and materials effectively.  Make recommendations to the Principal for the purchase of physical education equipment and materials.
• Arrange special experiences for students as appropriate; for example, bowling and ice skating.
• Organize and guide a field day at the end of the school year.
• Keep accurate and detailed records, according to district and building rules and professional judgment; for example, attendance, grades, fitness records and kindergarten assessments.
• Prepare adequately for substitute teachers, including the provision of appropriate safety precautions for non-physical education trained teachers.
• Observe the adopted daily building schedule, including starting and ending times for teachers and students, and perform all assigned duties, for example, cafeteria, recess, bus, hallway, field trips, emergency drills.
• Attend all teachers’ meetings, unless excused.
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities in a professionally responsible manner.
• Report to parents, in writing, at the intervals established by the district and/or building.  Be available for conferences upon request.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, administrators and other support staff; for example, attend planning meetings, and implement individual plans.
• Report student health and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Implement the instructions of medical practitioners, and maintain the confidentiality of those records.
• Learn and implement the administrative procedures associated with the teaching assignment; for example, applying for a field trip.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, including attending training sessions as assigned.  Complete a professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the school district.
• Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community, and maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
• Serve as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.

• Serve as a consultant for the selection of playground or other recreational equipment.
• Work with student teachers if needed.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certificate/license.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

• Knowledge of child development, age appropriate activities and positive behavior management strategies.
• Well-developed observational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in many different situations, including teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Well-developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer technology, or willingness to acquire and appropriately apply such knowledge.

• Physical education equipment.
• Various office machines, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines.
• Computers.
• Various instructional equipment, such as video recorders and players, tape recorders, slide projectors, CD players, microphones.
• Assist with devices for students with disabilities; for example, lifts, wheelchairs and adapted physical education equipment.

• Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.
• Exposure to hazardous athletic equipment.
• Close proximity to people running.
• Potential exposure to unruly people.
• Must be available for education related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled days, except calamity days.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach, lift and stretch with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Regular requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment up to 50 lbs. and assist children on athletic equipment.

• Length of Employment: One Year Limited Contract
• Salary and Fringe Benefits: Based on current negotiated salary and benefit schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
 

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application.  Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.  

If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.

The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

Posted Internally: April 23, 2012

Internal Application Deadline: May 1, 2012