NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 

Position Summary

The Physical Education Teacher will instruct maximum physical activity within allotted time to engage students and teach the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle. This position will motivate students to cultivate physical fitness, discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement. They will also help students develop strength, skill, agility, poise and coordination individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers engaging and age-appropriate physical education lesson plans;
• Integrates a variety of physical activities, sports, and games into the curriculum;
• Teaches fundamental motor skills, coordination, and the rules of different sports and physical activities;
• Provides instruction in fitness concepts, including cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility;
• Establishes and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment;
• Manages classroom behavior and encourage respectful and cooperative participation;
• Manages and maintain sports equipment, ensuring a safe and organized learning environment;
• Coordinates the use of indoor and outdoor facilities for physical education activities;
• Assesses students' physical fitness levels and motor skills;
• Provides constructive feedback on individual and group performance;
• Modifies activities to accommodate students with diverse abilities and needs;
• Fosters an inclusive atmosphere that encourages all students to participate;
• Integrates health-related topics, such as nutrition and the importance of physical activity, into the curriculum;
• Promotes overall wellness and a lifelong commitment to fitness;
• Emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and cooperation in physical activities;
• Organizes and oversees intramural sports or school-wide events;
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding the physical education program and student progress;
• Collaborates with other teachers to integrate physical education into broader educational goals;
• Stays informed about current trends and developments in physical education;
• Participates in professional development opportunities and workshops. 
• Analyzes data from assessments and benchmark testing to drive instruction; 
• Meets those standards of performance for his/her individual teaching assignment developed by the Orleans Parish Public School System. Those standards include the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching; 
• Serves on and participate in professional staff committees/meetings required; 
• Performs other duties as required. 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Physical Education or Kinesiology;
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate physical activities;
• Passion for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in elementary school students;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong classroom management skills;
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies. 

Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday; 

- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; 

- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.