UTE PASS ELEMENTARY-PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

About the role

The Physical Education Teacher at Ute Pass Elementary School will teach a specialty curriculum in physical education to students in grades PreK-6. The position requires a current valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements, experience in PE instruction, and knowledge of the Colorado Student Standards.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a specialty curriculum physical education to students in a classroom, using approved curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Engages in professional development and implements strategies that support school-wide instructional initiatives.
• Gathers student data through observation, dialogue, testing tools, etc., and designs strategies to meet student needs.
• Supports student learning through thoughtful planning and preparation and sound classroom management practices.
• Maintains updated gradebooks, tracks data, drafts report cards.
• Treats students with respect and dignity, establishes rapport with students, and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly environment conducive to learning.
• Communicates effectively with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement in a positive and professional manner.
• Participates in professional development and building level staff meetings per direction of the building principal.
• Assists in orientation and open houses as needed.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Teaches small group intervention in reading and math.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Experience in PE instruction preferred.
• Experience in differentiating instruction, and supporting students with learning challenges.
• Knowledge of the Colorado Student Standards.
• Completes a fingerprint/background check.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Must have a valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements.

Skills

• Ability to develop and implement effective lesson plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse student population.
• Proficiency in using technology for educational purposes.

Benefits

See benefits details on the district's website.

Pay

Salary is based on the district's salary schedule and is competitive.

Schedule

The position follows an 181-day calendar.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit www.mssd14.org. For more information, contact Human Resources at 719-685-2028 or ewarren@mssd14.org.