MS PE Teacher

Instructional position responsible for conducting, planning and organizing a sound physical education and health program in an intermediate elementary and middle school. The teacher is expected to understand and demonstrate effective student instruction and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students; work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that is safe, secure and respectful. Implementing strategies to reach the multiple intelligences of students through creative lessons is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all inclusive):

• Coordinates program which meets the requirements of the Florida Standards for physical education and health standards.
• Plans for and directs the physical education program.
• Recommends the purchase of physical education supplies and equipment.
• Participates in in-service programs for physical education and/or health specialists.
• Maintains communication with parents via the school’s approved communication platform, maintains school-approved webpage, via school emails or student agendas.
• Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.
• Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility.
• Develops and implements a strategic planning system including course, unit and lesson plans.
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.
• Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Performs and actively supervises assigned duty before, during, and after school.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Record Keeping

• Prepares lessons for classes assigned and has written evidence of preparation and planning available.
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative expectations. This includes but is not limited to weekly lesson plans, weekly grading and gradebook maintenance, daily attendance, and any other required by Administration.
• Actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Actively prepares information required for all honor roll assemblies.
• Maintains communication with parents via the school’s approved communication platform, maintains school-approved webpage, via school emails or student agendas.

Minimum Qualifications:

Positive evaluations and recommendations from previous position(s) Excellent communication skills

Well-rounded in curriculum and instruction Knowledge of STEM education is preferred Demonstrate a strong growth-mindset

Knowledge or intention of implementing The Leader in Me with fidelity

Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college or university. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida teaching certificate for the level and subject area to be taught as well as competency in Physical & Health Education.

Preferred Florida certifications are in PE K-12.