PE Teacher

Job Title: Physical Education Teacher, Elementary School
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 
Reports To: Principal
Date Revised: 6/4/2024 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction and supervision of the Principal or designee, the candidate 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. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis, and participates in all required inservice training programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/ Certification: 

● Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 

● Valid Texas teacher certificate from a state approved Texas Teacher Certification Program. 

Experience: 

● One year of student teaching or approved internship experience (preferred). 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

● Knowledge of the subject assigned. 

● General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. 

● Ability to instruct students and manage behavior. 

● Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

● Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, ● and emotional development of students. 

● Prepare and implement lesson plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student. 

● Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students. 

● Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make ● necessary referral. 

● Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills. 

● Teach safety rules related to each activity. 

● Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year. 

● May team teach with another Physical Education Teacher 

● Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities. ● Maintain student records following established procedures and practices. ● Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. 

● Participate in ongoing professional development. 

● Comply with applicable district, state, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations. ● Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. ● Supervise student Physical Education Instruction Aides. 

● Maintain regular, on-time, attendance. 

● Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position holds the responsibility of supervising students only and assisting in maintaining a safe and learning environment. 

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