Physical Education Teacher (Elementary) - General Pool (2025-26 SY)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive educational institution dedicated to fostering student success and personal growth. As a Teacher, you will implement a district-approved curriculum while adapting to the unique needs of each student. This role emphasizes collaboration with parents and staff to enhance learning outcomes and create a safe, engaging environment. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference in students' lives, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to inspire and guide the next generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student success through implementing curriculum and addressing educational needs.
• Collaborates with staff and parents to improve student outcomes.
• Manages classroom behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Planning

Student Assessment

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description:

The Teacher facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students' providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This job reports to the Principal.


Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.


• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one.

Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.


• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.


• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.


• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.


• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.


• Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.


• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.


• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.


• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.


• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.


• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.


• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.


• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.


• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.


• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.


• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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