Health & Physical Education Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:
The Physical Education Teacher at the elementary school (K-8) level is responsible for planning and implementing Physical Education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in the elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. They are responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. This is a 10-month position.
DISTRICT SUMMARY:
The Southeast Delco School District is dedicated to fostering the growth, motivation, and inspiration of every student, forging a strong partnership for their success, while envisioning a vibrant and inclusive learning environment centered around their needs. Here, students are empowered as informed problem-solvers and active participants in their education. We provide all students with the essential resources and support they need to bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application. Within this nurturing atmosphere, our aim is to unlock the full potential of each student, empowering them to contribute not only to their personal growth but also to the betterment of the communities they proudly serve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. 1. Work collaboratively with co-teachers, coaches, staff and administration to plan and deliver an educational P.E. program in line with the mission, vision, and values of the Southeast Delco School District.
2. Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports, utilizing curriculum designated PDE and other appropriate learning activities.
3. Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the Physical Education areas.
5. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
6. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
7. Maintains control of storage and use of school property. Manage the Physical Education materials, ensuring adequate supplies and safe, working conditions of materials.
8. Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports.
9. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
10. Supervise and support students' social and emotional learning through sport and play.
11. Support the building of a student play culture that values inclusivity, sportsmanship, and kindness.
12. Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
13. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
14. Perform other duties assigned by the Building Administration.

(Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree in Physical Education and/or Health and Wellness or related field is required; a master's degree in Physical Education and/or Health and Wellness or related field is preferred. Active state-level licensure and/or certification or ability to obtain.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (ACT 168)
• School Personnel Health Record and TB test

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to reach above and below the waist
2. Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
3. Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
4. Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
5. Some stooping and squatting required
6. Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 25 lbs.
7. Ability to stand for long periods of time of the workday

SENSORY ABILITIES:

1. Visual acuity
2. Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Inside: 75%
2. Outside: 25 %
3. Seasonal, exposed to weather conditions when teaching outside of the school building.

TEMPERAMENT:

1. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
2. Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
3. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
4. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all administrators, the Board of School Directors, parents, students, professional staff, support staff and the community.

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions
2. Ability to read and write
3. Ability to communicate effectively
4. Ability to organize tasks
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks
6. Ability to exercise good judgment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 10-month, School Year
2. Salary and benefits in accordance to the formal agreement with the Southeast Delco School District and Southeast Delco Education Association agreement.