RATE OF PAY: 40,310 - 62,587 DOQ

DESCRIPTION: Under the direction and supervision of the Principal or designee, the candidate will plan instruction, teach, differentiate instruction, motivate, inspire, and assess students in Physical Education. The candidate will promote a high quality, personalized education program that reflects the Michigan Content Standards for Physical Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Michigan teaching certificate in Physical Education (MB) K-12

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age groups assigned
Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum
Knowledge of current educational research especially in the field of Physical Education
Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles
Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others
Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness
Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement
Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn
Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others
Demonstrated skills in developing positive student connections
Strong classroom management skills
Perform other duties as assigned

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.

Physical Education Teacher-Middle School