Physical Ed

CERTIFIED

LAME DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT #6

JOB DESCRIPTION

JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM TEACHER (P.E./HEALTH 7-12)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed district employment application

• Must pass a background check

• Valid Montana Teaching Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in Education

• Successful teaching experience

• Must be able to successfully complete performance responsibilities listed below

• Any other qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and/or acceptable

REPORTS TO:

School Principal

SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by negotiations with the School Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated, annually and in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: standing 50 percent or more and ability to move around a classroom. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB GOAL:

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education and the world of work in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):

• Teach physical education material to pupils in a designated PE area, utilizing course of study adopted by the School Board and other appropriate learning activities

• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil

• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports

• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program

• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems

• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities

• Select and requisition books and instructional aide

• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.

• Participate in curriculum development programs as required

• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities

• Other duties assigned

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.