Physical Education Teacher

Geary County USD 475 
Job Description
Classification:                      Certified
Division/Department:           Elementary Education K-5
Job Category:                      Teacher
FLSA:                                   Exempt
 
Title:               Physical Education Teacher
 
Qualifications:   *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement appropriate to the    
                           assignment on file in the Devin Center
                          *Health certificate on file in Devin Center
                          *Highly Qualified according to state of Kansas requirements
 
Reports To: Building Principal
 
Supervises: Students K-5
 
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
To provide engaging instruction in the Physical Education and Health Curriculum to teach, promote, and encourage health and nutrition developing student knowledge and skills leading to healthy lifestyle choices
 
.CRITICAL SKILLS
1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.             
The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Planning and preparation based upon students` needs
    Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students
    Select instructional goals
    Demonstrate knowledge of resources
    Assess student learning using appropriate measures
 
2. Classroom Environment
    Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport
    Establish a culture for learning
    Establish and maintain classroom procedures
    Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors
    Organize space for learning
 
3. Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs
   Communicate clearly and accurately
   Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques
   Engage students in learning
   Provide timely feedback to students
   Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
 
4. Professional responsibilities
   Follow contractual responsibilities
   Engage in reflective practice
   Maintain accurate records
   Communicate with families
   Engage in professional development activities
   Maintain appropriate licensure
   Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Use the district curriculum to teach, promote, and encourage health and nutrition.
2. Participate in staff, department, committee and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
3. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Director of Elementary Education
4. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning.
5. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies.
6. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
7. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
8. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips.
9. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
10. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to
Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting
11. Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.
 
Term of Employment:            Teacher Contract
 
Salary Range:                          Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
 
Evaluation Frequency:            Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000
 

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