Teacher: Physical Education

Position Title

Physical Education Teacher

Neal Math & Science Academy

Building Principal

Individuals employed for this position will work directly under the supervision of the Building Principal and administrative team. The individual will be responsible for leading instruction at the school. Teachers work directly with students in providing instructional programs that meet the student’s individual aspirations, capabilities, interests, and needs. Teachers work with other teachers, staff, and administrators in achieving the district and department goals, objectives, and philosophy.

They also develop and maintain effective communication with parents. In accordance with school policies as established by the Board of Education, the teachers are responsible for students’ supervision and the development and implementation of instructional programs for which they are certified. Teachers are responsible for providing information for the revision and development of new policies regarding educational programs.

Licensure:

Current valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with proper endorsement(s) (i.e. special education teachers are required to hold an LBS1 endorsement, bilingual teachers are required to hold a Bilingual - Spanish (or required language) endorsement, math teachers are required to hold a Math endorsement, etc.).

Education:

Required – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field.

Experience:

Required – Two (2) years of successful teaching experience working with a diverse population.

Preferred – Four (4) years of prior successful teaching experience working with a diverse student population in an urban school setting.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing courses adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school districts.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils.
• Planning and Preparation – Responsible for demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students’ learning.
• Classroom Environment – Responsible for creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages student’s behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
• Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school‑owned property.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Evaluates each pupil’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice education provided by the district, and in self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other profession staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Participates on other assignments as deemed appropriate by the Building Principal.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the…