Physical Education Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Health/Physical Education

DEPARTMENT: Teaching & Learning

WORK DAYS: 190 Days

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other authorized administrators

PAY SCALE: Based on experience and certification

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

• Provides instruction that is appropriate to the standards of the courses being taught.

• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance that enhances the image of the school.

• Assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities and coaching duties.

• Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behavior that detracts from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; helps maintain a positive, cooperative climate.

• Promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning.

• Maintains plans according to policies and/or directives.

• Promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment.

• Submits accurate paperwork on schedule.

• Maintains required work schedules in a punctual manner; demonstrates responsible attendance and use of leave.

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.

• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.

• Follows all district, state, and federal policies and procedures.

• Directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times.

• Takes all reasonable measures to protect students’ health and safety.

• Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.

• Maintains prompt and professional communication with all stakeholders.

• Participates in system athletic meetings as needed.

• Acts as a liaison between all varsity coaches and system athletic directors.

• Distributes athletic information as needed to include tryouts, practice schedules and cancellations, ticket sales, varsity coach visits, etc.

• Athletic physicals: Communicates dates, assists with paperwork distribution and collection, and assists with an actual trip to to take athletes for physicals.

• Middle school athletes: Assists with the organization of participating students, afternoon transportation supervision, and communication with coaches on attendance.

• Communicates with coaches and system directors on potential athletes.

• Coaching duties could be expected with this position. Collaborates with coaches and system directors to develop programs and activities to develop athletic programs in RCS.

• Develops intramural athletic opportunities at the elementary level.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree

Certification/License Required: 

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate or Meets eligibility requirements for a Georgia Induction Certificate.

Skills:

• Acceptable criminal background check.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.