Job Overview: The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in the elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related
skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher records
and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher participates in all required in-service training programs. This is a 10-month position.
Job Functions: Prepare/set up gym prior to the first day of school. Set up equipment prior to class. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student. Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium and cafeteria, or outside on the blacktop or athletic fields. Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referral. Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills. Teach safety rules related to each activity. Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year. Research, and order physical education and recess equipment. Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes. Maintain student records following established procedures and practices. Prepare interim progress reports and quarterly report cards. Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community. Meet and coordinate with specialists; adapt activities to students' special needs; develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P and 504 plans. Serve on special committees and fulfill responsibilities of a committee member. Attend planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, data meetings, and other meetings of groups according to membership in those groups. Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Attend in-service trainings and county workshops. Prepare lesson plans and materials for substitute teachers; include class lists, and any special instructions related to students' special needs. Create emergency lesson plans as required. Maintain regular, on-time, attendance. Knowledge of emergency plans for the school, such as lock down procedures. Participate in fire drills, as required. May be asked to become involved in community initiatives, such as Hoops for Heart, or other fitness related community activities. May be required to move furniture out of the gymnasium to prepare for activities. Participate in fire drills, as required. Other duties as assigned by the school principal.
