OCS means Cottonwood Community School K-8

START DATE: Remainder of 24-25 School Year

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time; 10 months

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

STARTING SALARY: Based on Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have the ability to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card (district will assist).

CLASS TITLE:  TEACHER–PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Employment Status: Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION:

To develop in each pupil an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each pupil to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of pupils in physical achievement; to develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each pupil’s ability.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge’s, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.
• May teach Physical Education classes for handicapped pupils, interscholastic athletics, or drill team to senior high pupils.
•  Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the over-all safety of pupils.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Evaluates each pupil’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions uniforms, equipment, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as many, from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.

• Operate a computer and standard office equipment.
• Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Train and provide work direction to staff as directed.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Participate in outdoor education and other related learning activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of primary level children.
• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Classroom procedures which promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• First aid and CPR.
• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children.

ABILITY TO:

• Create a flexible primary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective rapport with pupils.
• Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for secondary education, in accordance with each pupil's ability.
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, and their peers.
• Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil's ability.
• Monitor children in classrooms.
• Display the use of good judgment in making decisions.
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements and student teaching classroom experience.  Other factors for effective performance including the following: Clear credential as required by State law. Depth of training in one or more areas of the elementary school curriculum.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Teaching Credential.

Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.

Be Appropriately Certified” under the Every Student Succeeds Act.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Classroom environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor students.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.