Employment Type : Full-Time
Health/Physical Education Teacher - Secondary - 1.0 FTE - WTA (Westerly Teacher Association) - BALANCE 20-21 SY ONLYA physical education teacher engages students in physical activity during their school day. Physical athletic activity is a main focus of P.E. classes, as well as educating students in exercise regimens, the history and societal impact of sports, nutrition and weight control programs, and advancing their interest in individual and team sports.Physical education teachers should be well grounded in classroom management and school procedures. In addition to helping students exercise, they may teach physiology, nutrition, or another related content area.With a renewed focus on improving core curriculum standards for English language arts and math, physical education teachers are expected to incorporate reading, writing, and arithmetic into their courses.Typical Duties:* Plan and grade lessons, as well as other P.E.- related assessments* Communicate with parents or guardians* Stay current with state and local standards for physical education curriculum, fitness, and nutrition expectations* Prepare students for grade advancement through assessments* Develop curriculum expectation tables based on state and local standards and physical education best practices from professional organizations like SHAPE America* Work with students individually when necessary to assess fitness and health progress, improve performance levels, and achieve overall physical education success* Prepare and give lectures and lead engaging group and one-on-one discussion sessions* Work with colleagues and department heads to coordinate curriculum goals* Grade students on participation, best effort, and knowledge of the curriculumPhysical education teachers should excel in motivating teenagers to exercise and engage in athletic activities by sharing their own excitement for sports and exercise programs, while establishing procedures that promote student cooperation.A good physical education teacher is someone who is:* Patient and authoritative* Empathetic and regimented* A natural leader who leads by example* Comfortable speaking in front of large groups* Able to explain complex procedures in simple terms* Well-versed in school procedures and classroom management techniques* Prepared to enthusiastically teach a wide range of aerobic activities and sports* Able to teach diverse students with varied athletic interests and different physical abilities* Dedicated to healthy lifestyles, with an understanding of physiology, nutrition, and metabolismRequired qualifications for appointment:* Knowledge, skills and capabilities: Educational, emotional and physical requirements of the position such as weights to be lifted, extensive stooping, climbing, standing or sitting.* Education: BA Deg or MS Deg* Certification: RIDE Certification - All Grades Health/Physical Education Teacher, Grades PK-12* Experience: Prefer five (5) years experience in a Physical Education School setting, will accept three (3) years