PKMS Physical Education Teacher/Coach

PKMS Physical Education Teacher/Coach

Oklahoma Certification in Elementary Education and/or Physical Education is required. 

The Physical Education teacher/coach is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops students' skills aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) for physical education. The teacher/coach should promote, develop and support the delivery of high quality teaching and learning within the school environment. The teacher/coach should prepare and train students for internal and external sports competitions. 

Work Responsibilities and Expectations

•  Align instructional practices and resources with Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS)
•  Play a Leading role in coaching and training students for inter-school competitions and outside       games, competitions, and tournaments 
• Ensure that equipment is appropriate, maintained, and available to students 
• Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly by students during instructional activities
• Promote and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle for all students
• Support student learning through thoughtful planning and preparation using sound classroom management practices
• Attend professional development training opportunities and school-related meetings
• Remain informed and current on effective physical education and coaching instructional practices and research-based educational theories
• Support school-wide instructional initiatives 
• Gather student performance data through observation, dialogue, formative assessments, and/or summarize assessments
• Design instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of students
• Maintain updated records of student performance including grades, attendance, and assessment data
• Comply with deadlines, due dates, and job-related expectations communicated to faculty and staff by site and district administration
• Communicate consistently and sensitively with students and families regarding student performance
• Serve on site and district level committees as needed
• Assist students in adopting behaviors conducive to success in the classroom setting
• Attend and actively participate in school events, activities, and initiatives 
• Follow the school's policies, practices, and procedures as a member of the school community 
• Assume other duties as assigned and required for the fulfillment of job-related achievement