Physical Education Teacher/Coach, Grades 6-8

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: California credential authorizing instruction in physical education at the secondary level.   )   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Director of Learning 1. Planning for instruction a. Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health and recreation education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education . . b. Instruct pupilS in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. c. Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical program, adapting daily schedules to accommodate weather conditions and to provide time for changing clothes, showers, instruction, exercise, and sports activities. d. Analyze, demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, aquatics, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement. e. Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible. f. Research and develop appropriate innovative activities utilizing available resources with District approval. g. May teach one or more extra-curricular classes. h. Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the overall safety of pupils. i. Maintain surveillance over storage and use of such items as school-owned uniforms, towels, lockers, equipment, and supplies to prevent loss or abuse, working through student monitors or locker room attendants where appropriate. j. Select and requisition uniforms, eqUipment, instructional aids and supplies, and maintain required inventory records. . k. Cooperate with school in providing and supervising participating groups for activities such as Open House, Parent Club and Booster meetings, rallies, assemblies, and interscholastic athletic events. Teacher, Physical Education, Boys and Girls -Continued 2. Teaching results -evaluation a. Evaluate each pupil's growth in physical fitness and in physical skills and knowledge. Assess each individual's contribution to the perfomiance of the team sports. b. Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students solve health, attitude and learning problems. 3. Instructional techniques -execution (or) utilization of instructional activities a. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas. b. Create with assistance of students, interest centers and displays with material to enhance learning. c. Select and requisition books, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and maintain required inventor)' records -as required by the District; may request speakers and field trips. d. Perfonn basic attendance, accounting and business services as required. Relationships 1. Teacher -student a. Create and maintain an active, responsive climate for learning through positive rapport between teacher and student; thus, helping student develop and maintain a positive self-image. b. Share in the sponsorship of student activities. c. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. 2. Teacher -staff a. Communicate with support staff to discuss individual student's progress. b. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level. c. May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants or other paraprofessionals. d. Interact with other faculty members. e. Assume responsibility for keeping infonned about curriculum and co-curricular offerings for entire school. I 3. Teacher-parent" a. Communicate with parents to discuss the individual student's progress. 4. Teacher -community relationships a. Interpret District philosophy as occasion arises. b. Keep infonned about and maintain communication with community affairs and organizations. Professional Attitude, Responsibility and PartiCipation 1. Professional Growth a. Participate in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level. . b. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities, and/or in self-selected profeSSional growth activities. 2. Adaptability a. Teach and deal effectively with students of different backgrounds and levels of ability. b. Show willingness to teach under flexible scheduling, modular scheduling, or other teaching arrangements as well as use a combination of methods and materials. c. Abide by the Code of Ethics of Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management. ACCOUNTABILITY: Person to whom responsible: On-site Principal Evaluator: On-site Principal Persons responsible to Teacher, Physical Education, Secondar)', Boys/Girls: Those designated by Principal Folder:job KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description. Knowledge of and understanding of the cognitive, social and emotional characteristics, needs and potential problems experienced by students of all ability levels including gifted and talented from diverse populations. Knowledge of and an ability to develop curriculum appropriate to meeting the unique intellectual needs and interest of all students of different levels. An ability to create an environment in which all students can feel successful and challenged.

Salary : $62,324 - $116,557