P.E. Teacher Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary with Coaching Assignment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans for the most efficient utilization and care of equipment and facilities.
• Instills in all students the desire and need for physical activity and the confidence in his / her ability to perform comfortably.
• Provides safety instruction in every activity taught and requires students to take responsibility for decision making and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the overall safety of students.
• Presents for a public audience some phase of the current physical education program upon principal's request.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Provides students in all grades a sequential, comprehensive, instructional program of physical education, including, but not confined to : physical fitness, basic movement skills,ball handling, problem solving, rhythms, tumbling, gamesusing no equipment, station activities, apparatus and self-testing activities, and lead-up games for more organized activities
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects. The outcomes are communicated to students.
• Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and
• Serves as a model for the district's mission, vision and goals.
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified personnel.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
• Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
• Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments.
• Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations.
• Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student
• Supervises pupils at school related functions to include on and off campus activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities. Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of books, instructional supplies, materials and equipment.