Teacher Physical Education (25-26)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate Physical Education teachers to inspire and educate students from Pre-K to 12th grade. This role involves planning and implementing engaging instructional programs, assessing student progress, and collaborating with fellow educators to maximize learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will hold a valid educator license and a Bachelor's degree, demonstrating excellent communication and management skills. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and student success, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the community.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid educator license in Physical Education or conditional license eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree required; knowledge of laws for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional programs in Physical Education.
• Assesses student abilities and modifies instructional activities as needed.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communications

Human relations skills

Instructional planning

Behavior management

Knowledge of federal laws for students with disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Valid educator license in Physical Education

Job description

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - TEACHER POOL

Job Number 8600038208

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date

Plans and implements an instructional program in Physical Education and provides related educational services. Manages student behavior, assesses, and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and support activities.

Serves as general Physical Education teacher. Classes taught may be single or multi grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. Performs duties within a team or departmental setting or works independently in a unique teaching specialty. Applicant pool is viewable for employment in grades Pre-K-12.

Essential Functions

1. Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
2. Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level or materials. Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
3. Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the City Schools curriculum framework.
4. Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.
5. Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
6. Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with others professional staff, both school and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
7. Requests assistance of and works with resource personnel, as needed.
8. Works in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site as assigned.
9. Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
10. Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
11. Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of a student(s) progress.
12. Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
13. Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
14. Assigns work to and oversees paraprofessionals, parents, and student volunteers as required.
15. Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
16. Serves at two or more schools on a regular basis if itinerant.
17. Makes off school site visits to monitor students or confers with employers or site instructors as required.
18. Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities.
19. Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate.
20. Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities.
21. May sponsor or coordinate extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
22. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary: 118411.00

Minimum Salary: 60662.00

Desired Qualifications

Required:

1. Valid educator license in Physical Education OR eligible for a conditional license in Physical Education (kinesiology or related field major or at least 12 credits in Physical Education, kinesiology or related courses with a C or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or better)
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
3. Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities
4. Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned
5. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills
6. Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to student needs and the demands of the instructional environment
7. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
8. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
10. Ability to move about the room to check student work and monitor behavior

Preferred:

1. Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization is preferred
2. Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field

Full time or Part time: Full time

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

1. Completed online application
2. Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
3. Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
4. Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
5. All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
6. All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.