Physical Education/Health Teacher

Physical Education/Health Teacher Memorial Middle SchoolApplicant must be certified in Physical Education (K-12) thru the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Visa sponsorship not available.Rockdale County Public SchoolsEmployee Job DescriptionTitle: Teacher ClassroomJob InformationDivision: Teaching and Learning Job Code: 142Department / Office: School-Based Pay Grade: T 4-7Terms of Employment: Position works 190 Days Salary Scale: CertifiedOriginal Adoption Date: January 10, 2022 Revised Date: February 17, 2022FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: School BasedRetirement: TRSReports To: PrincipalSupervises: N/AJob GoalTo teach assigned students the academic, social, and manipulative skills and abilities as directed by the established curriculum and perform other duties relating to student safety, control, welfare, and growth.Job Qualifications / RequirementsValid Georgia teaching certificate and appropriate training and occupational experience.Is highly qualified to teach the subject and/or class assigned as defined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission by having passed the GACE test acceptable to the PSC or providing written documentation of exemption within 20 days of employment.Ability to relate well to students, parents, and co-workers.Physical demands – position requires significant standing and some sitting, kneeling, and walking. The employee also must be able to talk, hear, reach and stand. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to move about the classroom and monitor student behavior.Job DutiesIs present at work every day and arrives at assigned time.Demonstrates an attitude and demeanor that contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the workplace.Interacts in a professional manner with students, staff, and school/district leaders.Organizes the learning environment to maximize student time on task.Provides adequate supervision, while maintaining good order and discipline, to students under one's care.Uses standard acceptable written and oral expression.Effectively teaches one or more subjects in the school and within the framework of the goals established by the school system; plans and implements appropriate long and short-range objectives for each assigned course.Demonstrates command of the subject matter taught, utilizing various teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, technology, and other materials to supplement presentations.Continually and effectively assesses student abilities related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.Effectively manages the behavior of learners to ensure the environment is conducive to learning. Assists in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school and school grounds. Communicate behavior expectations to students.Organizes content for the presentation of the lesson in an acceptable and effective lesson plan.Maintains current and accurate student grade and attendance records in a timely manner.Engages in effective, frequent, and professional communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress and behavior.Supports and/or participates in school-wide student activities, social events, and fundraisers.Effectively supervises and evaluates the performance of the paraprofessional, if applicable.Participates in and provides helpful contributions to faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, professional development opportunities, and student meetings.Complies with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, or criminal activity of which the employee becomes aware.Demonstrates an attitude and demeanor that contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the workplace among peers, staff, administrators, students, and parents.Meets the performance and behavioral expectations of the principal.Performs other duties as assigned.Evaluation: Performance in this position is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on certified evaluations.I have read and understand my job description and duties that I must perform in this job.Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:__________________________ Evaluation Pairing: Yes 2