Physical Education Teacher
A Physical Education Teacher plays a crucial role in promoting physical health, fitness, and well-being among students, and in fostering a positive attitude towards physical activity that can last a lifetime.
POSITION INFORMATION
Summary of Duties: The Physical Education Teacher at the La Casa de Esperanza Charter School (K-8) level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in the school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities and health related topics. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis and participates in all required in-service training programs. This is a 10-month position with the possibility of full-time/all year employment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare/set up gym prior to the first day of school.
- Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing appropriate learning experiences for each student.
- Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium and cafeteria, or outside on the playground or athletic fields.
- Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referrals.
- Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.
- Teach safety rules related to each activity.
- Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities.
- Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.
- Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.
- Prepare interim progress reports and quarterly report cards.
- Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences.
- Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- May plan and supervise field trips following established procedures.
- Meet and coordinate with specialists; adapt activities to students’ special needs; develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P and 504 plans.
- Update web site information related to the physical education program.
- Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Attend in-service trainings when applicable.
- Prepare lesson plans and materials for substitute teachers; include class lists, and any special instructions related to students’ special needs.
- Maintain regular, on-time, attendance.
- Accommodate visitors to the classroom.
- Knowledge of emergency plans for the school, such as lockdown procedures.
- Participate in fire drills, as required.
- May be asked to become involved in community initiatives or other fitness related community activities.
- May be required to move furniture out of the gymnasium to prepare for activities.
- Participate in fire drills, as required.
- May participate in student teacher/intern program.
- Assist with Early Childhood supervision as needed.
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Physical Education
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
- Current WI State Teaching Certification
- Fulfill requirements to maintain certification
- Blood borne pathogen training is offered
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of subject area.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and presentation.
- Understanding of differences in ability and differences in learning styles.
- Skill in conveying information effectively to different ability levels and learning styles.
- Skill in developing or selecting and using instructional methods and materials.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to appropriately handle problems that arise. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to students, parents, and staff members.
- Ability to effectively manage classroom.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and calm manner.
- Ability to remain flexible with changes in routine or plans.
- Knowledge of computers and software programs.
To Apply: Contact Hanan Saint-Hilaire at hsaint-hilaire@lacasadeesperanza.org or (262) 832-1508.
