Elementary Physical Education Teacher

MAAQTUSIIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GENERAL DELIVERY, AHOUSAHT BC V0R 1A0 Phone: (250)670-9555 Fax: (250)670-9543 Email: [email protected] JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION INFORMATION Summary of Duties: The Physical Education Teacher at the elementary school (K-7) level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in the elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis, and participates in all required in service training programs. This is a 10-month position, with the opportunity to extend contract based off teacher evaluation. Essential Job Functions: • Prepare/set up gym prior to the first day of school. • Set up equipment prior to class. • Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. • Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student. • Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium, school field, basketball court, undercover areas • Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referral. • Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills. • Teach safety rules related to each activity. • Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year. • Research, and order physical education and recess equipment. • Plan, organize, and coordinate Sports day; develop activities; set up for activities. • Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes. • Maintain student records following established procedures and practices. • Prepare trimester report cards. • Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences. • Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community. • May plan and supervise field trips following established procedures. • Meet and coordinate with specialists; adapt activities to students’ special needs; develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P. • Update web site information related to the physical education program. • Serve on special committees, and fulfill responsibilities of a committee member. • Attend planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, data meetings, and other meetings of groups according to membership in those groups. • Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. • Attend in-service trainings and workshops. • Prepare lesson plans and materials for substitute teachers; include class lists, and any special instructions related to students’ special needs. • Supervise classroom educational assistants • Create emergency lesson plans as required. • Maintain regular, on-time, attendance. • Accommodate visitors to the classroom. • Knowledge of emergency plans for the school • May be asked to become involved in community initiatives, such as Hoops for Heart, or other fitness related community activities. • May be required to move furniture out of the gymnasium to prepare for activities. • Participate in fire drills, earthquake/Tsunami drills and lockdown drills, as required. Mandatory Document Resume Cover Letter Criminal Background Check (VSS) Teaching Qualifications/Licenses Certificates & Diplomas Reference Letter(s) Deadline to apply: October 18, 2023 @ 12:00pm. Please submit all documents to Andrea Frank-MES Principal at [email protected] or [email protected]