Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student's ability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Education
• Massachusetts Physical Education Certification with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Pedagogical knowledge and skills in physical education
• Experience working with large groups of elementary aged children
• Willingness to support the school's mission and vision
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality

Essential Duties:

• Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities
• Measure student progress to encourage the mastery of school district/state/national standards
• Create appealing lessons that implement a variety of methodologies
• Design, plan, and implement physical education lessons based on school district/state/national standards
• Ensure accommodations and modifications are made for the growth and development of all students
• Ensure that the physical education environment is clean, safe and constructive for all students
• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, rhythms and dance, health education, and individual dual and team sports
• Demonstrate the use of proven, research-based strategies for effective classroom management, lesson planning, active student engagement, and instructional delivery
• Support a school's shared vision and common goals regarding physical education, physical activity, and health and wellness
• Maintain records of individual student achievement and evaluating students on a continuous basis
• Prepare for classes and maintain written evidence of preparation
• Uphold and enforce school rules, school board policies, and administrative regulations
• Work with other members of the physical education staff to plan instructional goals, objectives and methods
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility and Movement
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (up to 6-8 hours per day) to instruct students, circulate the classroom, monitor hallways, and supervise recess/lunch.
• Reaching and Lifting: Ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally to access and arrange teaching materials, whiteboards, or bulletin boards.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., boxes of books, educational supplies, or technology equipment) on an occasional basis.
• Bending and Kneeling: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit on the floor frequently to interact with students at their level, assist with classroom activities, and manage behavior.
• Repetitive Motion: Use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, writing, grading, and manipulating materials.
• Sensory Requirements
• Visual Acuity: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (e.g., to read student work, observe students across a classroom, and monitor computer screens).
• Hearing Acuity: Ability to hear and understand spoken directions at a conversational level, as well as the ability to distinguish and interpret sounds (e.g., a whisper, fire alarm, or distress calls from students) in a noisy environment.
• Speaking/Verbal Communication: Ability to clearly articulate verbal information to students, parents, and colleagues, including the ability to project one's voice in a classroom or auditorium setting.
• Stamina and Duration
• Sustained Energy: Ability to maintain a high level of energy and mental alertness throughout the entire school day, managing the physical and mental demands of teaching.
• Sitting: Ability to sit for moderate periods to complete administrative tasks, planning, grading, or conduct small group instruction.
• Safety and Emergency Management
• Quick Response: Ability to physically respond quickly to emergencies, safety concerns, or unexpected physical demands (e.g., intervening in a student dispute, assisting an injured student, or performing emergency evacuation procedures).
• Pushing/Pulling: Ability to push or pull classroom furniture or equipment as needed.