Sports Medicine Teacher

Terms of Employment:

• Minimum 190 day contract. Additional days may be added based on teaching assignment or additional responsibilities.
• District salary schedule based on education and experience.
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• 10 days Sick Leave per year of employment.
• 3 days Personal Leave per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid Arkansas teaching license for the grade level or subject area assigned (Sports Medicine, 625).
2. Licensed in Arkansas to practice as an Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, or Physical Therapy Assistant.
3. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology/Science.
4. Pass all required criminal background checks (Arkansas State Police, FBI, and Central Registry check) at personal expense ($49.75).
5. Meet Highly Qualified Teacher designation requirements if applicable to the teaching assignment.
6. Ability to perform duties while following district policies and state and federal regulations, guidelines, and laws.
7. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret printed instructions, professional journals, handbooks, bulletins, announcements, etc.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and work cooperatively with students, peers, and parents.
9. Ability to follow written and verbal directions or instructions.
10. Demonstrate skill in written and oral communication, including presenting information and responding to questions from groups.
11. Demonstrate adequate computer skills, including Internet research and data entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, sports medicine, injury prevention, injury treatment, rehabilitation practices, and psychosocial aspects of sports medicine.
• Direct the learning experiences of students to meet planned instructional objectives.
• Teach district-approved curriculum based on guidelines established by the school district, state frameworks, and federal regulations.
• Prepare for assigned classes by developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Evaluate pupils' academic growth through various assessments and keep records.
• Identify pupil needs, make referrals, and develop strategies to support students with IEPs or other accommodations.
• Collaborate with staff members to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Develop and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records as required by district policy or law.
• Be responsible for supervising the use of learning materials, equipment, or other instructional material.
• Communicate regularly with various publics to develop a positive school/community relationship.
• Support and attend extra-curricular activities when possible.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain high moral values and follow state and local laws, rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Follow and implement all district policies and state and federal law or guidelines.
• Accept and respond to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Physical Demands:

Salary : $50