REPORTS TO:
Elementary Principal
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular, full time
Northwood Elem. 4 days/week and Mill Valley Elem. 1 day/week
 
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
 
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist children to develop the skills for lifetime fitness and recreational activities, and provide experiences that lead to social maturity and physical well being.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess student fitness continuously, in order to design appropriate instruction. Administer standardized and criterion referenced tests as needed.
• Provide instruction that is appropriate for all students, including modified instruction as needed. Differentiate instruction for grade levels.
• Establish a safe, but challenging, environment for students, including reasonable guidelines and appropriate consequences for behavior.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the applicable course of study and implement it, in cooperation with other staff members as appropriate.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate knowledge of the course(s) of study and contain sound teaching methods.
• Schedule instructional time according to State, district and building guidelines.
• Use resources and materials effectively. Make recommendations to the Principal for the purchase of physical education equipment and materials.
• Arrange special experiences for students as appropriate; for example, bowling and ice skating.
• Organize and guide a field day at the end of the school year.
• Keep accurate and detailed records, according to district and building rules and professional judgment; for example, attendance, grades, fitness records and kindergarten assessments.
• Prepare adequately for substitute teachers, including the provision of appropriate safety precautions for non-physical education trained teachers.
• Observe the adopted daily building schedule, including starting and ending times for teachers and students, and perform all assigned duties, for example, cafeteria, recess, bus, hallway, field trips, emergency drills.
• Attend all teachers’ meetings, unless excused.
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities in a professionally responsible manner.
• Report to parents, in writing, at the intervals established by the district and/or building. Be available for conferences upon request.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, administrators and other support staff; for example, attend planning meetings, and implement individual plans.
• Report student health and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Implement the instructions of medical practitioners, and maintain the confidentiality of those records.
• Learn and implement the administrative procedures associated with the teaching assignment; for example, applying for a field trip.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, including attending training sessions as assigned. Complete a professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the school district.
• Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community, and maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
• Serve as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a consultant for the selection of playground or other recreational equipment.
• Work with student teachers if needed.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certificate/license.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child development, age appropriate activities and positive behavior management strategies.
• Well-developed observational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in many different situations, including teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Well-developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer technology, or willingness to acquire and appropriately apply such knowledge.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
 
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application. Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.  If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.
 
The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.
 
Posted Internally: May 7, 2024
Internal Application Deadline: May 15, 2024