DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The PE teacher provides an educational program within the scope of TFHE’s philosophy and goals. Under the supervision of the Principal, the teacher provides a planned instructional program in Physical Education following curriculum specified by State Framework and State Standards. Delivers learning experiences to encourage maximum student growth using appropriate materials and techniques. Promotes a classroom environment that is conducive to student growth and responsibility. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other staff development to maintain professional competence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches students skills specific to physical education
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons and communicates these objectives to students
• Assesses accomplishments of students on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records of students’ achievement and social behavior and communicates with parents on individual student progress
• Creates a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by TFHE and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials, and supplies as needed, and maintains required inventory records
• Responsible for TFHE property and equipment in order to prevent loss or abuse, makes minor adjustments and requests repairs when necessary
• Administers tests in accordance with district, state, and/or school testing program
• Participates in development of curriculum and/or other programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level
• Plans, coordinates, directs, and supervises the work of volunteers, and coaches
• Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development provided by TFHE, and/or in self–selected professional growth activities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Research and best practices in working with high school youth with multiple levels of skills and achievement gaps;
• State graduation educational standards, including secondary P.E. content standards;

ABILITY TO:

• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual or team sports, and ensure students receive some daily fitness sessions. Exercises may include jumping jacks, squats, basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc.
• Demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and make regular safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure overall safety of students.
• Promote healthy eating habits, and an active lifestyle amongst students

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: School Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in physical education, preferred
• Physical Education Credential or Internship Credential
• Experience teaching in a diverse cultural environment
• Valid CPR certificate
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Physically fit to perform the essential duties of the job

BENEFITS

This position offers medical, dental, vision, long/short-term disability, life insurance and contributions to STRS.

CALENDAR: 189 workdays

COMPENSATION

Consistent with the collective bargaining agreement.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of video display terminals is required.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate and negotiate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff and the public.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Foundation will make a good faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless undue hardship would result to the Foundation. An applicant or employee for this position who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Site Principal or Chief, Human Resources and request such an accommodation, specifying what accommodation he or she needs to perform the job. The Foundation will analyze the situation, engage in an interactive process with the individual, and respond to the individual’s request.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Foundation for Hispanic Education (TFHE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of TFHE to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. TFHE ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for opening should contact the Chief for Human Resources at jdenton@tfhe.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,322.00 - $131,322.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person