Physical Education Teacher

 The Physical Education Teacher plans and delivers a comprehensive physical education program that develops students’ physical competence, motor skills, fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and understanding of lifelong health and wellness. The teacher provides a safe, inclusive, and structured environment for developmentally appropriate physical activities and promotes respect, responsibility, and positive social skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Designing, Planning, Preparing Instruction

· Develops standards-aligned lesson plans and activities addressing physical education, movement skills, fitness, health concepts, and personal and social responsibility.

· Plans developmentally appropriate instruction that accommodates differences in student ability, physical development, interests, and individual needs.

· Prepares, inspects, and organizes equipment, instructional materials, activity stations, and facilities before classes.

The Learning Environment

· Maintains a safe, inclusive, organized, and positive environment in the gymnasium, outdoor areas, and other instructional spaces.

· Teaches and reinforces safety rules, equipment procedures, boundaries, and expectations for participation.

· Actively supervises students and takes appropriate precautions to prevent injuries and unsafe conduct.

· Promotes sportsmanship, cooperation, respect, self-discipline, fair play, and appreciation of individual differences.

Instruction

· Provides instruction and practice in fundamental movement skills, locomotor and non-locomotor skills, manipulative skills, and age-appropriate sports and games.

· Plans activities that develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, coordination, balance, and overall fitness.

· Teaches students to set personal fitness goals, monitor progress, and understand the benefits of regular physical activity.

· Integrates health, wellness, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and lifelong physical activity concepts as appropriate.

· Adapts activities, rules, and equipment for students with varied abilities and needs; provides demonstrations and constructive feedback.

Intervention/Direct Services

· Provides modifications, accommodations, and alternative activities in accordance with student needs and applicable plans.

· Identifies students needing additional instruction and provides reteaching and skill-building opportunities.

· Communicates safety concerns or injuries promptly and follows school response and reporting procedures.

Assessment/Evaluation

· Uses observation, skill demonstrations, fitness activities, and participation records to assess student progress.

· Maintains accurate records, adjusts instruction based on assessment information, and communicates progress as appropriate.

· Follows school testing procedures and protects confidential student information.

Equipment and Facility Management

· Inspects equipment and instructional areas for safety and reports hazards or needed repairs promptly.

· Maintains and stores equipment and supplies in an orderly manner and monitors appropriate use.

· Follows procedures for student transitions and movement to and from instructional spaces.

Professionalism

· Participates in professional learning, staff meetings, planning sessions, and school activities.

· Collaborates with colleagues, families, and support personnel to promote student achievement, health, and well-being.

· Completes required records and communications promptly and supports a safe, orderly school environment.