Teacher, 9-12 Grades Physical Education

Position Title:             High School Physical Education Teacher        Location:                    High School
Reports To:                Principal                                                         Supervises:                None
Classification:            Certified                                                           Status:                        Full-time
FLSA Status:              Exempt                                                           Benefit Eligible:            Yes
Work Year:                 188 days / 10 months                                      Salary:                        See lhusd.org website

 
Qualifications

• Valid appropriate Arizona Teacher Certificate
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety

Function

• To serve as a teacher in assigned area

 
Responsibilities and Requirements
 
    CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

• CURRICULUM:  know and be guided by the curriculum guides of the district and the school
• LESSON PLANS:  maintain a plan book of daily instruction based on district curriculum guides and emergency plans in the event of illness
• OBJECTIVES: establish and communicate to students well-defined objectives for each lesson including related projects and activities
• INSTRUCTION:  be responsible for an instructional program and the utilization of teaching methods which consider the individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students

 
    STAFF PERSONNEL

• MEETINGS:  attend staff meetings and district in-service programs
• COMMITTEES:  serve on committees as requested
• SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:  be responsible for discharging instructional and non-instructional school-related activities
• SUPERVISION & EVALUATION:  supervise, evaluate, and provide work assignments to assigned educational assistants and/or student teachers
• TEAM MEMBER:  be responsible for own involvement as contributing member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative building environment

 
    STUDENT PERSONNEL

• EVALUATION:  evaluate and provide individual student progress on regular basis and keep requisite records; justify promotions, retentions, and special program recommendation
• HEALTH & WELFARE:  identify and refer unusual student behavior to appropriate specialists; report to the nurse any injury or illness to a student or self
• DISCIPLINE:  be responsible for enforcing building approved discipline plan
• SUPERVISION:  be responsible for the supervision of students at all times

 
    OPERATIONS

• POLICIES & REGULATIONS:  know and observe Board policies and regulations
• PUPIL ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS:  keep records of pupil attendance
• TEACHER ABSENCE:  advise administration in accordance with district policy
• BOOKS & SUPPLIES:  account for school and district property, as required
• PHYSICAL PLANT:  advise administration immediately of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe building conditions
• COMPLETION OF DAILY DUTIES:  remain in school after dismissal of students, as necessary to complete daily duties, attend meetings, hold parent conferences, etc.
• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:  follow school regulations regarding emergency procedures
• ATTENDANCE:  report to work daily at times assigned and remain on thru time prescribed in district policy

 
FINANCE/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• RECOMMENDATIONS:  responsible for submitting and justifying recommendations to Building Principal or designee

 
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• PARENT CONFERENCES:  meet with parents as required to advise them concerning student needs and progress
• INTERPRETATION:  interpret school policies and programs to students and parents

    OTHER

• HEALTH:  responsible for performing those duties which protect the health and safety of students and employees
• OTHER DUTIES:  responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the Building Principal

 
Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Effort                                                                                                                                                       
• Repetitive motion a