Physical Education Teacher

Norfolk Elementary SchoolsNorfolk MassachusettsJob Title: Physical Education TeacherFTE: 1.0Broad Job Function:The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning developing and implementing an engaging standards-based physical education curriculum that promotes physical fitness motor skill development social-emotional learning and overall health and wellness for all students. Qualifications:Bachelors or Masters in related Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills : Reports to the Building Principal Compensation: FLSA ExemptWork Year: 183 Day School YearProfessional Responsibilities:Create and implement engaging developmentally appropriate lesson plans that teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness health movement patterns games and individual/team instruction to students on basic nutrition (e.g. healthy eating habits and food groups) and personal safety (e.g. proper use of equipment rules for safe play and basic first aid) as part of a comprehensive wellness assess and evaluate student progress towards the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health and Physical Education standards and provide timely constructive feedback. Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of the students with varying abilities including the special needs of students including those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 and maintain standards of student behavior necessary to provide for an orderly and productive learning environment including direct instruction in good positive and open communications and partnerships with parents/guardians to benefit their students. Confer with teachers counselors and administrators in order to resolve any behavioral and academic with other staff members to integrate health wellness and movement concepts into the overall school in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and trends in health and physical organize and coordinate school-wide events such as Field Day fun runs or other wellness all Norfolk School Committee other related duties as : Evaluation to be performed annually in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the NTA and Norfolk School Committee and pertinent regulations and Working Conditions:Must be able to move about and traverse throughout the school required to reach sit stoop kneel be able to assist students who have physical majority of the workday is spent indoors however also must be able to spend time outdoors for outdoor activities recess fire drills and special Range: Bachelors/Step 2 $57919 - Doctorate/Step 15 $117048