Global Leadership Academy Charter School

A Global Academies School

Preparing Future Leaders of the World

Job Description

Position Title: Physical Education Teacher

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Principal

Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and creative global educator looking for a culturally rich environment where you can make an impact? Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining what's possible in public education. The world is our classroom. GLA scholars have traveled to Kenya, China, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Canada, Atlanta, Tennessee and more.

We view education as liberation and are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design that centers our children as world travelers and change agents, we deliver rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to take ownership over their learning while equipping them to compete on the local, national and international stage.

POSITION SUMMARY

Physical Education (P.E.) Teacher is responsible for providing direct instruction to all scholars. P.E. Teacher is responsible for the development of lesson plans and curriculum materials used to support the educational development of children. The P.E. Teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, as well as good organizational ability.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required.

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with scholars in small groups and large groups
• Collaborates daily in regards to scholar progress
• Acts as a resource person to teachers, scholars and parents
• Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual scholar plans
• Department and school-wide collaboration
• Weekly lesson planning
• Responsive turn-around of coaching and feedback
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
• Maintain accurate records
• Identifying the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet scholar needs
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
• Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need

**Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Assistant Principal**

EDUCATION AND EXPIRENCE

• Education Certification
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably a Master's Degree

KNOWLEDGE

• The community served by the school
• Modification and Accommodation Implementation
• Conflict resolution skills
• School policies and procedures
• State and Federal rules and regulations

ABILITIES

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward scholars
• Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Perform a variety of clerical functions
• Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner
• Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the community
• Maintain regular attendance
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
• Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions
• Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
• Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations

DIVERSITY AT GLA SCHOOLS GLA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating scholars