Chester Community Charter School is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join our team!
Position Title: Physical Education Teacher
Terms of Employment: 10 Months
Reports To: Principal
Job Summary:
The Physical Education teacher will help develop in each student an understanding of relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and to develop strength, skill, agility poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports in accordance with each student’s ability.
Essential Functions:
- Develops daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology when appropriate; maintains pace of learning and provides opportunities for student differences; and checks for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students
- Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and works toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems
- Promotes a high rate of student interest and provides prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speaks and writes clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding
- Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
- Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
- Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree with completion of a teacher education program focused on physical education as well as completion of a program that includes coursework in physical, health and general education topics, such as exercise philosophy, kinesiology, human development and educational psychology
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certification in Health and Physical Education PK-12
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
- Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction in assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) that ensures academic growth for all students, including those with special needs
- Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery
- Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences
- The principles, practices and methods of grade level education
- Subject-specific expertise
- The contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level, with an emphasis toward enrichment education
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
- Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII)
- Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques
- Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated physical education instruction to meet the needs of each student
- Use sports equipment, supports and tools in the appropriate setting in the pursuit of instructional strategies that will enhance physical fitness, development of student strength, agility, poise and coordination
- Communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support staff, parents and students
- Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance
Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.