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Physical Education Teacher Role

This position reports to Building Principal and Assistant Director of Athletics. The Physical Education Teacher will develop an exercise philosophy that strives to engage all students. This position requires a high degree of enthusiasm, adaptability, attention to diversity and health disparities.

Physical Education Teacher Expectations

• Help children develop physical abilities and healthy habits;
• Organize games and challenges that promote physical activity;
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques;
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their physical activity goals;
• Creates a positive learning;
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures;
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the health needs of students.

Physical Education Key Qualities

• Ability to get all students excited about exercising and eating healthy;
• Effective speaking and listing skills;
• Relishes on using multiple communication methods that are tailored to and facilitate productive conversations with students;
• Great Attendance, work well with colleagues and a dedicated team player who is reliable;
• Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional practices to support student physical growth;
• Builds positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues;
• Practices patience with all students, families and colleagues;
• Always seeking new ways to teach students healthy routines.