Elementary PE Instructor

JOB SUMMARY

The Elementary PE Instructor is to supervise and teach elementary students; ensuring compliance with program requirements; assisting with parent education programs; and coordinating communications with parents.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fingerprinting and successful completion of a criminal background check required.
• High school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
• Must be Highly Qualified under the Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher.
• Unofficial transcripts can be a placeholder until official transcripts are provided.
• Knowledge of classroom management skills necessary to effectively monitor and supervise Elementary students.
• Operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications (e.g., phone, copier, Microsoft Office, PowerSchool etc.).
• Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations.
• Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment.
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct students in the development of physical skills and abilities (e.g., motor skills, exercises, etc.) to meet the requirements of the State Core Physical Education curriculum.
• Operate physical education equipment and playground activities using standardized methods.
• Maintains individual students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground activities, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment, adhering to safety practices.
• Implements students' learning and behavior plans to meet students' social and behavioral interventions and health care plans and ensure compliance with IEPs.
• Provides for the individual needs of students (e.g., assistive devices, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities, etc.) to ensure access to a quality educational program.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports, document student progress (e.g., attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) and implement lesson plans; apply assessment instruments.
• Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, data recording, etc.) to support the administrator.
• Assesses student learning, participation, and skills to provide quality, age-appropriate instruction.
• Manages students' behavior and conflict, provide a safe and optimal learning environment, and report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, neglect, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to ensure compliance with administrative, school policies, state and federal law.
• Supervises academic enrichment activities (e.g., class activities, field trips, visits by guests, etc.) guiding students in learning from those enhancements.
• Collaborates with school personnel and parents to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, convey information on student progress, and encourage parental involvement.
• Affords assistance to other personnel as required and needed (e.g., instructors, site administration, paraprofessionals, etc.) ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Independently interprets guidelines; communicates orally and in writing; communicates with diverse groups; maintains confidentiality; sets priorities; works as part of a team; works with frequent interruptions; adapts to changing work priorities; be attentive to detail; analyzes issues and creates action plans for problem solving.
• Participates in various meetings to receive and convey information.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Work Environment & Physical Demands

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.