Physical Education Teacher Job Description

Physical Education Teacher Job Description

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Physical education teacher provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities and learning profiles to promote differentiation and engagement.

Physical Education Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective physical education teacher job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included physical education teacher job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Plan and execute joyful, rigorous lessons on team sports and health and fitness that give scholars hands-on experience and practice
Create systems for and monitor student safety in gymnasium, locker rooms and outdoors
Maintain an active athletic program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development
Ensure that KIPP’s academic standards are reinforced through the district’s athletic programs
Facilitate a relationship with MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association)
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the regional Manager of Student Support Services or other appropriate administrator
Of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive
Adapted Physical Education Teachers are expected to develop, update and adhere to both a daily and weekly schedule
Engaging in a consistent and focused line of research funded by receiving external grants/contracts
Mentoring graduate student research through chairing doctoral committees and committee membership

Physical Education Teacher Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Physical Education Teacher

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PA, CPR, ESOL

Education for Physical Education Teacher

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the physical education teacher job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Education, Teaching, Technology, Health Professions, Health Science, Physical Education, Management, Special Education, Department of Education, Psychology

Skills for Physical Education Teacher

Desired skills for physical education teacher include:

Evaluation and feedback techniques
Learning theory
Reinforcement
Curriculum and instruction
Subjects assigned
District policies on immunization
Effective classroom management techniques
Emergencies and child abuse/neglect
First aid
Laws

Desired experience for physical education teacher includes:

Bachelor’s degree - teaching certification is not required
Physical Education EC-12 or equivalent out of state certification
Familiarity with several sports
Experience playing and/or coaching a team sport at the high school level required
Earned Bachelor’s degree, preferably in health/physical education or a closely related field and must be eligible for a LA teaching license
Valid teacher certification in Oregon

Physical Education Teacher Examples

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Physical Education Teacher Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of physical education teacher. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for physical education teacher
  • Supervision of practicum/clinical experiences in PK-12 school settings
  • Collaboration with school-community leaders, teachers/staff, and families is also important given our long-standing university-school-community contractual relationships
  • Fit for Life
  • Works well with young children
  • Equipment Management – Procurement and maintenance​
  • Assists Education Director in organizing and implementing a special education program to manage a caseload of students including course objectives, curriculum and activities to meet the requirements of the state and school district while also attending to the individualized needs, interests, and abilities of clients
  • Manages special education components and client file requirements for any client(s) that receive special education services per state/federal law, state department of education requirements and contract expectations
  • Assesses the educational status of clients on a regular basis through assigned lessons, homework and testing
  • Employs a wide variety of instructional methods, behavioral tools, and materials that are most appropriate for meeting standard operating procedures and educational objectives that are outlined in the school curriculum
  • Creates and maintains accurate client and administrative documents such as daily attendance and grade books
Qualifications for physical education teacher
  • Satisfactory completion of criminal background verification
  • Experience in regular and adapted physical education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Adapted Physical Education or Physical Education
  • Three years of teaching experience preferred
  • A deep passion for social justice and equity for all children
  • Personal responsibility for the success of all children
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Physical Education Teacher Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a physical education teacher. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for physical education teacher
  • Coordinates classroom activities, which may include group meetings, field trips, and assemblies
  • Teaching in-person and online courses to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in physical education teacher education and athletic coaching education
  • Supervision of undergraduate and graduate student practicum/clinical experiences in a variety of physical education, physical activity and sport settings
  • Assist in data collection and management for CAEP/SHAPE America accreditation
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Pedagogy
  • Maintain a line of research
  • Serve on department and college-wide committees
  • Attend and participate in department meetings, including faculty meetings and PETE major meetings
  • Represent the department at college-wide events such as Final Registration, Open House and Accepted Students Day
  • Advise approximately 40 students per semester
Qualifications for physical education teacher
  • Familiarity with the grant-writing process or experience working on funded projects
  • An earned doctorate at the time of appointment with a specialization in physical education teacher education or a closely related area
  • Demonstrated ability in presenting and publishing high quality research
  • Ability to deliver physical education/physical activity programs to school-aged learners
  • Adventure education
  • Outdoor pursuits
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Physical Education Teacher Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of physical education teacher. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for physical education teacher
  • Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and gym/field areas to insure the over-all safety of students
  • Maintains required inventory records on existing uniforms, equipment, and instructional aids
  • Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas
  • Maintains open and ongoing communication with parents on their child's progress
  • Collaborates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
  • Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all students
  • Utilizes research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
  • Integrates culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Desires a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
Qualifications for physical education teacher
  • Diversity in physical education
  • Candidates for the appointment should have or be near completing a doctorate degree in Physical Education Pedagogy (or closely related field) by August 27, 2018
  • Three years teaching experience in U.S. PK-12 schools
  • Experience with physical education student teaching supervision
  • Experience working within a professional development school model
  • Experience working in a professional learning community
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Physical Education Teacher Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a physical education teacher. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for physical education teacher
  • Incorporates 21st century technology skills into instruction
  • Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards
  • Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday
  • Performs other duties as many, from time to time be assigned by the supervisor
  • Teaches knowledge, skills, and understanding of topics included in the curriculum of health, safety, and physical education
  • Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
  • Works cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers in planning a comprehensive program that includes accommodations and/or modifications for disabled students
  • Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of games, rhythms, fundamentals of body movement individual team sports
  • Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in the classroom, gym or on the field, and during school sponsored activities
Qualifications for physical education teacher
  • All of preferred qualifications for Position One
  • Minimum certification of Level 2 (Association of Challenge Course Technology) Certification
  • Challenge Course Management
  • All candidates must possess New York State teacher certification in Physical Education and Health Education, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment
  • Valid NC license in physical education
  • Two (2) years of experience in the field of adapted physical education
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Physical Education Teacher Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a physical education teacher. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for physical education teacher
  • Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property and makes minor repairs of supplies and equipment as needed
  • Maintains records such as attendance, grades, medical exceptions, and phone logs on a continual basis
  • Provides appropriate safety instructions and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students
  • Maintains professional competence by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences provided by the district and/other professional organizations
  • Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills in keeping with existing guidelines and policy
  • Assists with the development of IEP goals
  • Consults with other professionals and paraprofessionals regarding modification of existing programs
  • Be regularly observed and participate in coaching meetings where a learning goal is planned and implemented
  • Keep track of and support student physical education understanding
  • Maintain a physically active classroom that encourages students to lead healthy lifestyles
Qualifications for physical education teacher
  • An earned doctorate by the time of appointment with a specialization in physical education teacher education or a closely related area
  • Teaching certificate/license (Secondary level required) from the state of Colorado
  • Endorsement and/or licensure in Special Education, Affective Needs or Generalist
  • Meets the requirements of ‘No Child Left Behind’ Education Act
  • Intelligent, committed, gritty educators ready for challenge and the dogged pursuit of academic excellence
  • Dedication to educational success for students of color and low-income youth

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