Physical Education Teacher

JOB DESCRPTION:Prepare lesson plans for the principal's careful and thorough review, which are correlated to the most current state curriculum standards, and then effectively use the lesson plans;Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student and subgroups of students;Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then try to integrate appropriate grade-level physical activities that support the academic program;Serve as a positive and active participant in the Professional Learning Community (at the school level and state level, when applicable)Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;Take responsibility for all students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and physical activities;Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive learning environment;Instruct students in the proper use and care of equipment;Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse and to maintain the time required for distribution and collection;Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and skills and prepares progress reports;Select and requisition appropriate instructional resources and maintains required inventory records;Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the system and/or in self-selected professional growth activities;Maintain a correct record of student attendance that can be audited and make daily reports of students absent each period (when appropriate);Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress;Attempt to integrate physical activities with the academic disciplines; participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a system level; andPerform other work-related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Schools.Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.