Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher Frostig School Pasadena, CA Job Details Full-time $68,596.60 - $72,805.90 a year 17 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications School experience Computer operation Teamwork Working with individuals with disabilities Outdoor work Computer literacy Adaptive Physical Education Working with high schoolers Bachelor's degree Teaching physical education Working with children with disabilities Classroom Teaching Full Job Description Company Overview The Frostig School is dedicated to enriching the lives of children with learning disabilities through innovative research, professional development, and specialized education programs. Since its founding in 1951, the Frostig School has become a leader in supporting children with diverse learning needs. Summary The Physical Education Teacher (PE) works collaboratively across program groups to provide a culturally relevant and accessible educational program with a strong understanding of the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in the discipline of physical education. This is achieved by developing lesson plans, delivering instruction (individualized, small and whole group), evaluating students' progress, effectively managing the classroom and participating in school-wide committees that support students' broader understanding of the interconnectedness of physical health and well-being across disciplines. The Physical Education Teacher is a full-time, salaried, 10-month position. The Physical Education Teacher reports to the Assistant Head of School.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(INCLUDE

BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

): Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment - 1. Assesses functional levels and makes informal assessments in order to accurately prescribe and plan learning experiences for the class and individual student. 2. Teaches concepts, skills and subject material requiring accommodations and accessibility in accordance with the student's needs and in accordance with the California Framework for Physical Education and the principles of Universal Design for Learning for first through twelfth grade students with special education needs. 3. Promotes an inclusive and flexible learning environment conducive to meeting student physical and socio-emotional needs. 4. Evaluates students' growth by grading materials or class assignments in a fair and individualized way. Gives feedback to students in a timely manner. 5. Maintains pertinent records including daily lesson plans, attendance and quarterly grades. Collaboration and Communication - 6. Effectively and accurately keeps the homeroom teacher apprised of student progress. 7. Collaborates and communicates professionally and effectively with the PE elective Teaching Assistant and other school staff. 8. Communicates with students' home adults in a professional and collaborative manner. 9. Assists in planning annual events and preparing for other school events in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School and other school staff. 10. Collaborates with other teachers and instructors and the larger community to support integrated curricula principles within other disciplines. 11. Attends and participates in staff and in-service training meetings, student TEAM meetings, school special events and workshops as scheduled by school administration. Attends annual orientation and weekly mandatory team meetings. Participates in at least two school committees each school year. Classroom Support, Management and Safety - 12. Works with the school administration team to implement positive behavioral and intervention programs as well as the implementation of the Frostig Success Attributes. 13. Maintains students' behavioral standards in the classroom with a strong focus on social and emotional teaching and learning. 14. Plans and organizes a clean, safe, and welcoming indoor/outdoor classroom environment before each semester and maintains the classroom and equipment throughout the year. Other Responsibilities - 15. Collaborates with the Assistant Head of School on the development of the annual PE program budget, procures and effectively and efficiently manages supplies and equipment. 16. Maintains mandatory on-site hours of 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with approximate daily hours of 8 hours per day unless authorized by the Assistant Head of School. 17. Responsible for facilitating and leading the school sports program and teams through the AMASE organization. 18. Responsible for implementing recommendations from the school administration team. 19. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, CREDENTIALS):

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Valid California Physical Education credential or Adapted Physical Education (APE) credential required.
• At least two to four years of teaching experience within the field of physical education and well being to elementary, middle and/or high school aged students, especially those with special education needs and learning differences.
• Must have the qualities of a patient, organized, flexible, independent thinker, and energetic teacher.

PREFERRED

• Certificates or degrees in special education

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret documents such as professional journals, policies and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and articulately.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment as well with students, parents, and other professionals within and outside The Frostig School.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Through working knowledge of the Google Suite.
• Ability to effectively use the internet for research and communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch, kneel, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision, close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to work primarily in outdoor settings and be able to walk to and from our PE location at a nearby park and manage the demands of teaching in an outdoor setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task, deadline-oriented environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to effectively and professionally cope with and handle changes in directions and serious pressure on a regular basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but could be higher due to outdoor settings at a nearby park.

Pay:

$68,596.60 - $72,805.90 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person