Physical Education Teacher

Class Title: Physical Education TeacherDepartment: SchoolClassification: Teacher 183 daysImmediate Supervisor: Principal and/or DesigneeCLASS DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the Principal the Physical Education Teacher delivers physical education instruction to students in the assigned school(s) and serves as a consultant and physical education teaching specialist to the Principal and other teachers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as a teaching specialist and consultant to the Principal and teachers in the improvement of physical education instruction when requested.
2. Follow a regular schedule of physical education lessons with each classroom as designated by regulation in every assigned school.
3. Cooperate with the Principal of each school and work under the Principals direction and supervision in establishing and carrying out the physical education program in the school.
4. Attend all meetings called by the Principal that involve the schools physical education program.
5. Assist the Assistant Superintendent by:
6. Attending and cooperating in all meetings relative to the physical education program.
7. Taking an active part in the State Physical Education Educators Organization.
8. Attending Physical Education conferences and/or workshops designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
9. Teach develop and emphasize concepts of health and safety as an integral part of the program.
10. Follow the most recently approved teaching syllabus developed by the department to guide instruction in meeting the physical education needs of all children.
11. Maintain within the scope of the program design an optimum and integrated use of facilities and equipment in the school gymnasium.
12. Assist the Principal in maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all physical education equipment in the gymnasium.
    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
    • Familiarity with current trends in educational technology along with knowledge of and skill in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
    • Clear understanding of blended and personalized learning theory pedagogy and practice including experience delivering professional development.
    • Strong communication documentation and organizational skills along with a willingness to learn and grow.
    • Ability to perform duties professionally thoroughly and in a timely manner with a respectful and friendly demeanor in both internal and external
    • relationships.
    • Ability to remain flexible and adapt to a high-energy fluid environment.
    • Growth mindset reflected in a strong professional belief system.
    • Ability to exercise sound judgment and request assistance when needed.
    • Ability to take initiative solve problems proactively and work independently on tasks.
    • Ability to respond ethically professionally and respectfully in difficult situations.
    • Ability to manage time effectively and follow through on assigned tasks accurately.
    • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor regardless of internal or external concerns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience (Required):

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certification in the applicable area of instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 35 years of teaching experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions including but not limited to sitting standing stretching and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting and/or moving light objects up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lifting items slightly over ten (10) pounds. The use of a step stool may be required to reach the top drawer of a filing cabinet as necessary. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

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