What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1.0 Physical Education/Health Teacher - LTS position at Upper St. Clair High School?
Position: 1.0 Physical Education/Health Teacher (Long Term Substitute)
Location: High School
Start Date: 08-13-26 through 01-20-27 (1st semester)
Summary:
To facilitate students learning the designated subject matter and skills that will contribute to their growth and development; motivate and establish effective rapport and connection with students; establish good relationships with parents and colleagues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach district-approved curriculum.
- Plan a program of study and develop lesson plans and instructional material that is developmentally appropriate, as well as meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, maintain discipline and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques.
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
- Teach and oversee individual and team sports, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and physical capabilities of students and organize, lead, and instruct physical activities such as swimming.
- Select, store, issue and inventory equipment, materials and supplies used in the physical education program and throughout the building.
- Communicate regularly with students, parents, school counselors and administrators regarding student issues.
- Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members.
- Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs
- Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as, maintain confidentiality according to law and policy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid PA teaching certification in one or more of the following: Family & Consumer Sciences or Health & Physical Education
- Excellent teaching and classroom management
- Successfully establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
- Effective oral and written communication.
Required Certification and Documentation to be Submitted by Applicant:
- Resume
- PA teaching certificate
- Praxis results
- Official Transcripts
- Reference lettersAnd other documents as directed by the school district