Elementary Program Specialist - MovementPE

The movement specialist at Edith Bowen Laboratory School provides instruction aligned with the Utah Core Standards for Movement and Physical Education while collaborating with teachers and specialists to create integrated handson and projectbased learning experiences. Responsibilities include assessing student progress adapting curriculum for diverse learning needs and fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Additionally the role involves planning and overseeing Field Day potentially leading a before or afterschool dance club engaging in educational research and maintaining strong communication with parents and colleagues to support student success.

Responsibilities:

• Classroom movement instruction following the Utah Core Standards for Movement and Physical Education
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement integrated instruction
• Measure student progress in movement standards in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Collaboration with colleagues on designing highquality student learning and meeting students needs
• Development and demonstration of creative educational programs techniques and practices
• Involvement in conducting and validating research and cooperation with university state and local educational agencies
• Create placebased projectbased handson lesson plans using a constructivist approach
• Keep in contact with parents/guardians regularly and report any incidents to the Director and individuals involved
• Become familiar with student individualized education plans and see that they are implemented
• Modify the movement core curriculum for specialneeds students based on a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
• Establish and maintain appropriate behavior policies and procedures
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities
• May be assigned to special projects/committees
  • Tier team committee
  • Plan and oversee field day
  • Possible before/after school dance club

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Experience in teaching movement
• Effective communication skills in dealing with children parents college students and professional colleagues
• Excellent teaching skills and commitment to serving students
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to program implementation and scheduling
• Experience with the use of technology in instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Elementary Education and/or Dance or PE education
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of constructivist learning theory and application
• Experience with integrated instruction
• Experience teaching movement in a school setting

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Education and training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
• Human Behavior: Knowledge of human behavior and performance individual differences in ability personality and interest; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Speaking: Strong written and verbal communication.
• Problemsolving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Critical Thinker: Uses logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problems.
• Team Building: Works to create a teambased environment.
• Decision Making: Makes coherent and appropriate decisions promptly.
• Customer Service: Develop relationships that promote open communication.
• Encourage Change Initiatives: Openly support and take action to find opportunities to help complete projects more quickly and effectively.
• Core Characteristics:
• Exemplifies kindness integrity perseverance gratitude and curiosity (EBLSs core values)
• Enjoy working with students and as a selfless member of a team
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accountable
• Commitment to ethical behavior
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• Commitment to the improvement of EBLS and USU
• Detail oriented
• Serviceoriented attitude with excellent customer service skills
• Deductive reasoning problemsolving and prioritizing skills

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Contact information for three 3 professional references
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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