Physical Education Teacher 11-month (NVJDC) (SY)

Job Description:

The (11m)High School - Physical Education (P.E.) Teacherfacilitates students physical & health education success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc. This is a Licensed 11-month216 day Teacher position reporting to the School Principal at NVJDC.

Location: Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center

Qualifications:

• Education:A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required Masters Degree Preferred.

• Certificates & Licenses:Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional Collegiate or PostGraduate License with an endorsement in Health & Physical Education - PreK-12 or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs subject specific assessments etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; students achievements; develop methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals to provide feedback to students parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students on performance improvement health status problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers student teachers instructional assistants volunteers and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips nap times etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) to maintain personal safety of students provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation:

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined byThe ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Required Experience:

IC