Physical Education Teacher

Global Leadership Academy Charter School
A Global Academies School
Preparing Future Leaders of the World

Job Description
Position Title: Physical Education Teacher
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Principal
Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried

POSITION SUMMARY
Physical Education (P.E.) Teacher is responsible for providing direct instruction to all scholars. P.E.
Teacher is responsible for the development of lesson plans and curriculum materials used to support the
educational development of children. The P.E. Teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written
and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, as well as good organizational ability.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 Work with scholars in small groups and large groups
 Collaborates daily in regards to scholar progress
 Acts as a resource person to teachers, scholars and parents
 Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the
development and implementation of individual scholar plans
 Department and school-wide collaboration
 Weekly lesson planning
 Responsive turn-around of coaching and feedback
 Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in
order to maintain and improve professional competence
 Maintain accurate records
 Identifying the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet scholar
needs
 Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve
problems
 Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification
and positive reinforcement
 Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of
sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
 Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to
determine their priorities for their children
 Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to
determine students' strengths and areas of need
**Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Assistant Principal**

QUALIFICATIONS
 Education Certification
 A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably a Master's Degree
 Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule
 Proven ability to work well with children, adults and parents
 Demonstrated ability to analyze raw data and develop goals for students
 Experience working with a diverse population including low to moderate-income
families.
 Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required

KNOWLEDGE
 The community served by the school
 Modification and Accommodation Implementation
 Conflict resolution skills
 School policies and procedures
 State and Federal rules and regulations

ABILITIES
 Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward scholars
 Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems
 Communicate effectively orally and in writing
 Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
 Perform a variety of clerical functions
 Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner
 Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the
performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the
community
 Maintain regular attendance
 Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
 Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
 Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of
handicapping conditions
 Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program
 Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety
of instructional techniques and technologies
 Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give
assignments according to their interests and ability
 Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring and concern in new and sometimes
stressful situations