Albion Central School District
324 East Avenue
Albion, New York 14411
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Minimum Qualifications:
· Proven experience as a Physical Education Teacher or relevant role
· Comprehensive knowledge of current pedagogical skills and teaching and management methodologies
· Experience working with children with a wide range of needs
· Valid New York State Certification in Physical Education
· Preferred: Elementary teaching experience
Essential Duties:
The Physical Education Teacher at the elementary school (K-5) 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. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student.
Responsibilities:
· Assess children’s skills and learning requirements
· Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.
· Adapt learning materials to meet students’ needs
· Collaborate with Special Education and related service teachers in implementing
Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s)
· Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
· Collaborate with parents and school staff to track students’ progress
· Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referral.
· Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
· Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions as needed
· Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
· Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student.
· Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing.
· May team teach with another Physical Education Teacher
· Assist the administration in implementing all District policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct
· Attend scheduled meetings; serve on District and building committees
· Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by District policy, regulations and building procedures
· Provide for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences· Grade papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head off any problems before they become habit; feedback is essential
· Perform other duties as required by Building Principal and /or District Administrator
Desired Qualities:
- Focus on students and their individual needs
- Act with kindness and compassion
- Demonstrate integrity
- Commit to continuous growth and improvement
- Collaborate with all stakeholders
Requirements:
- NYS Certification for Physical Education
- Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; drug testing; current TB test; current physical (less than one year old) – all completed upon being hired for employment
Terms of Employment: Ten-month; salary to be established by the Board of Education; follows the ATA contract step schedule – (Step 1 - $49,037 - $55,000).
Evaluation: Completed by Administration and follows ATA contract
To apply visit our website employment page:
https://www.albionk12.org/page/employment-opportunities
Application portals can be accessed by clicking on one of the purple bars - Erie 1 BOCES/WNYRIC Job Portal
or
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Job Portal
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