Physical Education Teacher

About the role

Position requires individual to direct and evaluate the learning experiences of students in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the district and state philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Develop purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies, engage students, and maximize time on task.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies.
• Utilize relevant technology in lessons.
• Create an environment and lessons that are grade level appropriate to the South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards.
• Assume responsibility for carrying out the policies, rules, and regulations of Horry County Schools and other responsibilities as directed by the principal and program director.
• Foster effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the total school program.
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• Valid or pending teacher certification in the area of Physical Education from South Carolina or any other state.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Physical Education techniques and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operation and procedure for use of fire extinguisher, first aid kit, clean-up blood-born pathogen.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards.
• Trained and proficient in the pedagogy of current teaching techniques and instructional delivery.
• Possess the ability to transmit Curriculum Standards and District Objectives to both small and large group settings.
• Proficient in the use of the Fitness Gram as a measure of student performance and parental communication.
• Familiar with South Carolina State Physical Education Assessment and proficient in administering the Assessment to Physical Education students.
• Committed to the health and physical wellbeing of all school children.
• Cognizant of the importance of Physical activity and nutrition in the overall development of students.