What are the responsibilities and job description for the PE/Health Teacher - 2025/26 Talent Pool position at Clarke County School District?
This pool posting is for Health and PE Teacher candidates of all grade levels to be considered for the 2025-2026 School Year opportunities with the Clarke County School District. Please submit your application along with an updated resume to this posting for early consideration.
This talent pool is not for current teachers to transfer. The internal transfer period will begin in March.
Overall Purpose The job of Teacher is done for the purpose / s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and / or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Direct Supervisor
Building Principal
Essential Functions
- Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
- Administers developmental testing programs and / or subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents or guardians, and a variety of community resources (special support personnel, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
- Directs others working with and / or helping the teacher in the learning environment (assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and / or student workers, etc.) for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (Professional Learning Communities, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, meeting minutes, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining student personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (other teachers, parents, administrators, industryspecific organizations, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and / or direction.
- Responds to emergency situations (student behavior problems, health emergencies, security threats, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Marginal Functions
Competencies
Requirements
Valid teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.
Continuing Education / Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance Fair
Labor Standards Act
Exempt