Physical Education Teacher

Certified Lame Deer Public Schools District #6 Job DescriptionJunior High/High School Classroom Teacher (P.E./Health 7-12)Qualifications:Completed district employment applicationMust pass a background checkValid Montana Teaching CertificateBachelor's degree in EducationSuccessful teaching experienceMust be able to successfully complete performance responsibilities listed belowAny other qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and/or acceptableReports To: School PrincipalSupervises: Not ApplicableTerms of Employment: Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by negotiations with the School Board.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated, annually and in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluations.Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: standing 50 percent or more and ability to move around a classroom. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Goal: To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education and the world of work in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.Performance Responsibilities (may include but not limited to the following):Supervise the daily opening of school routinesAdminister an attendance system that accurately reports and records student, school, and class attendanceImplement and maintain a school program to discourage tardiness and absenteeismWork closely and continuously to identify poor school and class attendance patterns and minimize delay between recognizing patterns and referrals to guidance for follow-up actionAdminister disciplinary programs which are appropriate to the misbehavior of students and which are consistent with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school and the school DistrictMeet periodically with teachers, teaching teams, and various parent-teacher groups to review the code of conduct and to discuss problems or changes that seek continued program improvementMeet with teaching teams to discuss and develop remedial plans for students experiencing behavior problemsAssist the Principal in the observation and supervision of faculty membersObserve each faculty member as designed by the Principal in accordance with the supervision model of the school DistrictCounsel teachers observed who have performance deficiencies and recommend specific direction for corrective action and plan for follow-up supervisionParticipate or chair meetings at the discretion or request of the Principal, and in the preparation of meeting agendas as requiredWork as a team member in the District supervisory structure, and support decisions made by fellow administrators in an effort to maintain positive staff moraleCounsel individual students, and when necessary, make appropriate referrals for testing, guidance, or psychological counselingResolve all discipline problems in a fair and just manner, and maintain records of any disciplinary actions takenAssist in interpretation of school programs, policies, and procedures to students, parents, staff, and communityCooperate with community and government agencies on student problemsProvide guidance and counseling to students, parents, and teachers on problems relating to student behavior, concerns, and attendanceAssist and cooperate with the school administration and teachers in developing and implementing policies to effect positive student behavior in the schoolSupervise extracurricular activities as assigned by the PrincipalOther duties assignedAn Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.