Contact: School Principal, Dawn Parton (931) 433-9018 dparton@lcdoe.org

Essential job functions include: These duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Physical presence is an essential function of this job
creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and will foster future growth and opportunities for students
Instructs and assesses various grade levels on current Physical Education standards
establishes clear expectations for all lessons. The expectations are clearly explained and communicated to students throughout the lesson
differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse students to provide an effective program that meets district guidelines.
monitors students in all physical education settings (e.g. gymnasium, school grounds, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
recognizes potential learning disabilities and seeks assistance from qualified district personnel
proactively communicates with parents/guardians of students to keep them informed as to the student's progress
prepares a variety of lessons (e.g. lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents, students, assessments, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by district policy, state and federal law
collaborates with school and district physical education staff, school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established objectives in support of the school improvement plan
reports incidents (e.g. altercations, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offences, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students and staff, and in accordance to district policy, state and federal laws
follows all procedures and guidelines and Codes of Ethics as set forth by the Tennessee Department of Education and the district in regards to standardized testing and any other testing
maintains professionalism in attitude, behavior, and appearance
participates in a variety of meetings, PLCs, and professional development activities in order to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions
complies with all policies established by the district, state and federal law. Abides by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
possible athletic director responsibilities

Physical Education Teacher with Possible Coaching Responsibilities- Unity School