Physical education teacher job description

Earn a $125,000 salary and join a team of master teachers at featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results.

At most middle schools, students take Physical Education class twice per week (if they're lucky!). At The Equity Project, students get a full period of Physical Education every day because physical education is one of the three pillars of our program: Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Each Physical Education teacher teaches all of the students on one grade level in classes that emphasize physical activity through skill instruction, structured sports, and cooperative games. Physical Education teachers also incorporate health content, emphasizing nutrition and fitness concepts. Finally, Physical Education teachers coach a number of TEP competitive sports teams, which include boys and girls basketball teams, a co-ed track team, a co-ed soccer team, a girls' volleyball team (3-time defending champions), a boys baseball team, a girls softball team, a co-ed tennis team and more!
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Requirements

Each position requires a minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 of which must have been in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade classrooms. Each The Equity Project middle school teacher teaches one subject to one grade level in any given year (e.g. 6th grade Science). However, The Equity Project Charter School teachers may switch grade levels and/or subjects from one year to the next.

Benefits

Master teachers earn an annual salary of $125,000 with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus . Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, STD, LTD and Life Insurance. Individuals in the position also receive all school vacations - approximately 10 weeks per year.

CLASS TITLE: Teacher

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to, providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program, establishing positive learning expectation standards for all pupils, and evaluating pupils' progress and maintaining current and accurate records of pupils' achievements; implements instructional methods, including, but not limited to, applying contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology, drawing from the range of instructional materials available in the school, participating in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques, and providing bulletin board and interest areas reflective of pupils' current work; exhibits and applies knowledge of the curriculum content related to subject areas and instructional level; participates in programs to improve student attendance; promotes anti-vandalism programs in the schools; establishes and maintains reasonable rules of conduct within the classroom and on school grounds, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, corridors, and lunchrooms, consistent with the provisions of the Chicago Public Schools' Uniform Discipline Code; maintains accurate attendance records and seating charts; encourages student growth in self-discipline and positive self-concept; ensures fairness in teacher-pupil relationships and exhibits an understanding and respect for students; initiates appropriate conferences with parents, guardians, administrators, and/or ancillary personnel, in accordance with school procedures; communicates with parents or guardians and counsels pupils on the pupil's academic progress, attendance, and conduct; participates in in-service meetings and professional staff meetings and uses pertinent information and materials provided; may coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extra-curricular and after-school activities; utilizes appropriate resources available in the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience. Successful completion of all student teaching requirements as well as all course work required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

License Requirements

Teachers must possess at least one of the following valid teaching licenses issued by the Illinois State Board of Education: Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), properly endorsed for this position.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.

Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs, ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of an articulated program of instruction, ability to work effectively with pupils, parents and guardians, staff members, and community representatives in providing an appropriate educational program; ability to understand the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns of pupils.

Skill in the application of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, skill in exercising sound and professional judgment.

Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to stoop occasionally, reach frequently, handle and finger objects occasionally, talk and hear constantly, frequent use of near visual acuity, and occasional use offer visual acuity.

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* Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
* Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
* Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations
* Establish efficient classroom management procedures
* Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior
* Establish a system of students evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
* Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed and required
* Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
* Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
* Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
* Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems
* Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
* Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings
* Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable)
* Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district's uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
* Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district
* Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
* Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
* Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
* Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
* Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
* Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
* Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
* Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession