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Physical Education Teacher

Rock Island-Milan School District 41
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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Physical Education Teacher K-12

 

Thurgood Marshall Learning Center (TMLC)

 

POSITION INFORMATION:

                    

POSITION TITLE

Physical Education Teacher k-12

DATE CREATED or AMENDED

May 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT

Teaching & Learning

LOCATION

TMLC

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

APPOINTMENT TERM

182/Days

FLSA:  EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT

Exempt

REPORTS TO:  TITLE of POSITION  SUPERVISOR

School Principal

OTHER INFORMATION

RIEA Bargaining Agreement - $47,078-103,780

 

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION:  Essential Duties and Requirement Details

                    

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Position Summary 

 

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 

  • Develops and administers Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
  • Teaches knowledge of and develops skills and abilities in physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports.
  • Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and social skills; provides a safe and optimal learning environment; and provides appropriate feedback regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, and professional meetings or conducting research.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Assists in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including student performances, assembles, and athletic events.
  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
  • Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids, supplies, and equipment and maintains inventory records.
  • Inspects equipment and field areas to ensure they are in excellent and safe working order.

 

LESSON PLANS/PREPARATION/EXPECTATIONS

 

  • Leave complete lesson plans for the following day in their classroom before leaving school each day

 

  • Be willing to accept extra assignments before and after school and to cooperate with all school personnel in advancing the education of the children in this School District

 

  • Responsible for instruction planning, including but not limited to providing written lesson plans and preparation by the objectives of the instructional program and the RIMSD41 guidelines. 
  • Leave complete lesson plans for the following day in their classroom before leaving school each day
  • All teachers shall provide their principal lesson plans for a week in advance when requested

 

SAFETY:

 

  • Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas

 

  • Follow the district’s safety guidelines
  • Teach your students to be accountable by knowing what to do in a natural disaster or an emergency. 
  • Create a safe and supportive environment that will protect students from injury
  • Be responsible for non-classroom supervision of pupils and student conduct in any area of the building

 

EVALUATE (students):

  • Measure student progress  to encourage the mastery of school district/state/national standards
  • Evaluate each pupil's growth in physical/health skills, knowledge, and contributions to team sports

COMMUNICATION: 

  • Build relationships with students, staff, and parents
  • Share the responsibility of communicating the educational program to the community through such activities as back-to-school nights, parent conferences, and family nights 
  • Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program
  • Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
  • Communicate with parents and other concerned staff members on pupil progress

 

Required Education:

 Bachelor’s degree in physical education 

 

Certifications-Licenses:

  • Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Endorsement in PE for secondary (9-12)

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

Physical Demands:

  • Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods and differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
  • Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
  • Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.

 

The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For example, the noise level for this position is usually noisy. 

 

Acknowledgments:

                    

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.