Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher

Under 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 Principal's 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 school's physical education program.
5. Assist the Assistant Superintendent by:
1. Attending and cooperating in all meetings relative to the physical education program.
2. Taking an active part in the State Physical Education Educators' Organization.
3. Attending Physical Education conferences and/or workshops designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
6. Teach, develop, and emphasize concepts of health and safety as an integral part of the program.
7. Follow the most recently approved teaching syllabus developed by the department to guide instruction in meeting the physical education needs of all children.
8. Maintain, within the scope of the program design, an optimum and integrated use of facilities and equipment in the school gymnasium.
9. 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 Qualifications Education and Experience (Required):

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of teaching experience.

Physical Demands:

The 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 functions. While 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 Environment:

The 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 functions. The 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.