Physical Education .5

Position starting: 8/14/2026
FTE: 0.50 with temp increase for 26-27 school year
ongoing contract
Hiring Manager: Susan Christensen
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Certification:

• Elementary K-6
• Elementary 1-8

Elementary Physical Education Specialist Job Description

Position Purpose

Physical Education Specialists have the responsibility to teach the Utah State Core Standards for Physical Education. Under the direction of the school principal the specialist will develop healthy responsible students who have the knowledge skills and dispositions to work together in groups think critically and participate in a variety of activities that lead to a lifelong healthy lifestyle.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives as per the Utah Core PE Standards.
• 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 using appropriate management skills.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending professional development.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading and achievement as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Communicates with teachers students and parents; collaborates with job-alike teachers.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members especially within physical education and grade level and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods as well as differentiated instruction based upon student-learning styles.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.