Physical Education Teacher - Extended Sub - Anticipated Vacancy

Title: Regular Education Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Summary

To create a flexible educational program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish appropriate, effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for furthering the student’s education, in accordance with each student’s ability; establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and other staff members; and to fully implement the District’s curriculum through effective instructional methods.

Essential Functions

• Teacher specified curriculum to students in a classroom using the curriculum adopted by the Board of School Directors and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic su
• Subject matter specified in state law, district approved curriculum, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, utilizes technology to enhance instruction, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Demonstrate understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff member in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through a functional and attractive classroom environment.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and on field trips when necessary.
• Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with applicable certification required, Master’s Degree with applicable content area or education in general preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Driver’s License

Travel Requirements

Could be necessary depending on assignment.

Analytical Demands

Occasional analytical demands. Analysis involves simple comparisons between numbers, letters, etc. (e.g., sorting, tallying, simple tabulating, and the like).

Supervision

General supervision and responsibilities for a work group including discipline, interpretation and enforcement of district rules and regulations. Spends work day in supervision of others with little or no actual hands on work of the department or area of responsibility.

Sensory Abilities

• Visual acuity and auditory acuity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.

Temperament

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
• Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful.
• Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be respectful and empathetic.

Specific Skills

• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
• Must possess active listening skills.
• Must possess conflict mediation skills.
• Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects at once.
• Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Reports to work on time, gives a full day’s work and makes effective use of time while on the job.
• Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.
• Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware.
• Proofreads work for grammar and spelling accuracy.
• Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.

Workplace Expectations

• Acknowledges individuals’ request and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.
• Maintains awareness of the School District’s policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.
• Shows initiative and works with minimal supervision.
• When appropriate, incorporates progressive ideas/concepts into daily responsibilities.
• Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.
• Dresses appropriately for job environment.
• Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all organizational levels.
• Ability to use computer technology efficiently including word processing, presentation/webpage software, PowerPoint and Excel software applications.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with District policies.

Standard ADA Settings

Classroom

Physical Demands

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Talking: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
• Hearing: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
• Vision: Near, midrange, far, peripheral, depth and color
• Machines or tools used: Computer and Telephone
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting 30 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Typical classroom environment

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person