Health/Physical Education Teacher

Upper Arlington City Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Arlington City Schools seeks a full-time Health/Physical Education Teacher to inspire students towards a healthy lifestyle through physical education. The role involves classroom management, teaching diverse sports, and promoting social interaction while ensuring student safety and engagement. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Ohio teaching license, with experience in education preferred.

Benefits

Recruiting Incentive of $1500

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university.
• Valid State of Ohio teaching license.
• One to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and evaluate students using sound instructional practices.
• Manage classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans.

Skills

Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate clearly

Organizational skills

Effective listening skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Valid State of Ohio teachers license

Job description

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UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location: Upper Arlington High School

Position: Physical Education Teacher

Licensure: Multi-Age Pre-K-12 Physical Education and Multi-Age Health Education

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Encourage students to develop and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle through knowledge and participation in physical activities; teach skills and rules necessary to perform a variety of physical activities and games; provide an opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction with others while developing a responsible personal and social behavior, understanding and respect for human differences

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• One to two years previous experience
• Valid State of Ohio teachers license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a good rapport with children
• Knowledge and interest in all sports and games
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate with students regarding current local and world sporting events
• Patience in dealing with young adults in a wide variety of situations
• Basic first-aid and CPR training
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
  
  

Essential Functions

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Counsel with colleagues, students and parents
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing or quizzing on a regular basis
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instruction day
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness and health education
• Teach knowledge and skills in individual, dual and team sports
• Plan a balanced physical education course
• Teach physical education classes for handicapped and mainstreamed students
• Provide appropriate safety instruction during physical education classes
• Maintain control of storage and use of school-owned property
• Evaluate each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports
• Select and requisition equipment and instructional aids
• Maintain inventory of physical education equipment and supplies
• Monitor locker room for safety and security
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades, health conditions
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Analyze, demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports and games
• Ensure equipment and field areas are safe for physical education classes
• Ensure students are dressed and out of the locker room in a timely manner
• Select and requisition uniforms, equipment and instructional aids
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure for the classroom, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend educational field trips
• Serve as a role model for students
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal
  
  

Equipment Operated

• Various physical education equipment, e.g., weight machines
• Various office machines
• Calculator
• Overhead projector
• Stopwatch
• Television/DVD player
• Various tools, e.g., pliers, screwdrivers, combination locks
• Additional Working Conditions:
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment;
• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building;
• Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district
  
  

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the work place throughout his/her employment with the District.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.

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