Physical Education Teacher

JOB DESCRPTION:

Prepare lesson plans for the principals careful and thorough review which are correlated to the most current state curriculum standards and then effectively use the lesson plans;

Use appropriate grade level data-driven research-based teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student and subgroups of students;

Analyze the most recent appropriate formal state assessment results (Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect when applicable) as well as the latest system and school-level Report Card studying identified strengths and weaknesses then try to integrate appropriate grade-level physical activities that support the academic program;

Serve as a positive and active participant in the Professional Learning Community (at the school level and state level when applicable)

Assess frequently students comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;

Take responsibility for all students mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;

Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction demonstration and physical activities;

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive learning environment;

Instruct students in the proper use and care of equipment;

Organize storage areas and control the use of materials equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse and to maintain the time required for distribution and collection;

Evaluate each students performance and growth in knowledge and skills and prepares progress reports;

Select and requisition appropriate instructional resources and maintains required inventory records;

Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the system and/or in self-selected professional growth activities;

Maintain a correct record of student attendance that can be audited and make daily reports of students absent each period (when appropriate);

Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress;

Attempt to integrate physical activities with the academic disciplines; participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a system level; and

Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Schools.

Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.

Required Experience:

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