What are the responsibilities and job description for the PE Teacher and Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach position at Graham County Schools?
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
GRAHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
Position
Physical Education Teacher and Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach
Location
K-12
Months Employed
10-month position
Type of Position
Certified
Type of Posting
Internal applicants should submit a letter of interest to Kim Beasley.
External applicants should complete the application online.
Date of Posting
February 27, 2025
Closing Date of Posting
Until filled
Nature of Work
The purpose of this position is to provide quality instruction in health and physical education, and manage a comprehensive basketball program. The ideal candidate will pay a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyles, physical fitness, and overall well-being among our students. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.
Duties and Responsibilities
PE Responsibilities:
- Develops lesson plans, teaching classes and skills for physical activity.
- Helps students develop life skills and promote physical fitness.
- Creates a positive learning environment, teamwork, sportsmanship, and community activities.
- Establishes the role of physical activity director, guiding students, and celebrating accomplishments, and ensuring safety in a dynamic physical environment.
- Collaborates with colleagues to enhance the school's physical education program.
- Creates a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student engagement, participation, and personal growth.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Girls-Varsity Basketball Head Coach Responsibilities:
- Develops and manages a comprehensive basketball program that promotes teamwork, discipline, personal growth, and athletic achievement. The coach will foster a positive and inclusive environment while teaching fundamental skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly in written and electronic formats; as well as in-person.
- Ability to use a computer or other electronic devices for the purpose of communication, instruction, data recording, and location of information.
- Ability to collaborate with district staff to identify and solve problems.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with students and/or parents and their personal and educational needs.
- Skill in identifying student learning and personal needs and collaborating with other professionals to provide needed resources or interventions.
Education and Experience
Requirements
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a current NC Teaching Certification in Physical Education.
Salary
State Salary Schedule with local stipends.
Application Process
Interested persons meeting job qualifications should provide a letter of interest, resume’ and completed online application. Application materials may be found at www.graham.k12.nc.us
Process Timeline
Vacancy posted 02/27/2025.
Deadline for Application Submissions Until filled.
Candidate Interviews Anticipated March 17-21, 2025.
Board of Education Candidate Decision Anticipated on 04/01/2025.
Assume Duties TBD
For more information regarding the application process
Please contact Kim Beasley for application process questions. For questions regarding the position, please contact Erica Sawyer at
esawyer@graham.k12.nc.us
Graham County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.
