Physical Education Teacher

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join our Team!

QUALIFICATIONS:1. Bachelor's degree with major in physical education. Masters preferred.2. Valid State of Michigan Teacher Certification with MB endorsement (if teaching health must also have MA or MX endorsements)3. Minimum 3 years physical education teaching experience.4. Un-expired certificate in CPR and multimedia first aid.5. Un-expired advanced lifesaving certificate.

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develops the talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student's ability.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with course standards.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school property.
• Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports.
• Communicates with parents and school counselor on student progress.
• Administers testing in accordance with state testing practices.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and attitude problems.
• Develops and maintains a list of research material appropriate to the subject taught.
• Effectively use technology and resources for their class.
• High level of concentration and attention to detail.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.