Teacher - Physical Education - 2024 - 2025 School Year

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

         Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.

         Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

         Establish and maintain procedures that provide a movement safe learning environment for students in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, gymnasium, track, fields, weight rooms, fitness labs and swimming pools.

         Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.

         Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community in a positive and professional manner.

         Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

         Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.

         Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

         Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices for grading and reporting.

         Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

         Attends meetings and serves on special committees.

         Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

         Reacts to change productively.

         Actively participates as a member on the school’s emergency response team.

         Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

       Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.

       Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, of the everyday responsibilities related to the curriculum, including, but not limited to, running, squatting, kneeling, demonstrating/modeling physical education activities, transporting materials and supplies, handling items weighing up to 40lbs, and the ability to climb ladders not in excess of 6 feet.

       Must be able to perform CPR and any other necessary emergency response actions (i.e. use of AED) in the event of a medical emergency.

REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SWIMMING POOLS IF APPLICABLE:

       Hold and maintain certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

       Hold and maintain Lifeguard, CPR, and First-Aid certification.

       Hold and maintain a pool operator license.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org.  If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

The Board of Education of Harford County Public does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment.  Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools Involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.miller@hcps.org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renee McGlothlin, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481. For updated information on the Board of Education, visit www.hcps.org.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE