What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Teacher - Valerius Elementary [2025-26 School Year] position at Urbandale Community School District?
JOB TITLE: Elementary Physical Education Teacher
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
1. Demonstrated application of effective instruction meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
2. Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching.
3. Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
4. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
5. Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
6. Knowledge of special education and section 504.
7. Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
8. Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.
9. Knowledge of MTSS and how to implement a wide range of instructional strategies to support all students.
10. Committed to continuous improvement and equity.
11. Knowledge of project-based and inquiry learning.
Education:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.
Certification/Licensure:
1. Appropriate BOEE licensure: K-8 Physical Education
Equipment:
1. Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.
2. Variations of equipment used for physical education appropriate to students K-5.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.
2. Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Professional Growth Assessment Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy.
3. Develops, with supervisor, a plan for professional growth.
4. Maintain a reliable attendance record.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
- None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
- Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
- Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
- Occasional meetings outside the school day.
- Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
- Performance evaluated per Board Policy and the Professional Growth Assessment Plan.
No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.
