NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The primary responsibility of a P.E./health teacher is to guide students toward gaining knowledge and skills to become physically fit and emotionally healthy, productive citizens.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:
● Alaska teaching certificate with P.E./Health endorsement or the ability to obtain endorsement.
● Effective student management skills.
● Knowledge and support of district/state standards.
● Outstanding interpersonal communication skills; openness towards parent conferences.
● Experience with technology in physical education/health instruction.
● Excellent organizational skills; ability to maintain accurate records.
● Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the developmental stages and well being of children.
● Ability to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.
● Excellent oral and written communication.
● Ability to work with teacher teams in delivering and integrating curriculum.
● Ability to analyze data to improve instruction.
● Experience implementing performance-based assessments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
● Related teaching experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES:
Possess or able to obtain Alaska Teaching Certificate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Student Behavior and Academic Development
● Set and hold students to high academic and behavioral standards
● Deliver measurable student academic and physical goals and increase each individual student’s
achievement

Core Instructional Excellence
● Promote a positive classroom work environment and engender staff enthusiasm.
● Participate in curriculum related and program activities that are a part of the regular District
program.

Classroom Culture
● Create an instructional environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity,
interest, and abilities of students.
● Adhere to safety rules as they apply to physical activity with the program.
● Develop a code of conduct for the class which is consistent with established administrative policies
and develop rules of student behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
● Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and
interests of students, including current technology and whole-group/small group learning.
Planning and Data Analysis
● Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established District curriculum goals,
establish and communicate clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.

● Strive by instruction and action to employ the District’s philosophy of education, instructional goals
and objectives, and performance expectations.
● Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
Student and Family Relationships
● Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required,
and communicate with parents as needed or as directed by the principal.
● Seek the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress arises.
● Provide age-appropriate communication with students on instructional expectations and keep
students informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
● Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or
compliance with federal and/or state law.

Personal Organization and Effectiveness
● Maintain specialized equipment within the gymnasium, and related instructional areas.
● Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the law, District policy, and
administrative regulation.
● Prepare for classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate
supervisor.
● Ensure instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning and that
materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
● Ensure that fees for courses are collected, where applicable.
Contribution to School Community
● Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
● Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e., back-to-school night, open house,
and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members.)
● Attend District meetings and serve on District committees as required.
● Establish partnerships with the community as appropriate in support of the physical education
program.
● Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the building principal or
immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing 0-4 hours at a time 1-7 hours per day
Walking 0-2 hours at a time 1-2 hours per day
Sitting 0-2 hours at a time 0-5 hours per day
Driving Occasionally Occasionally
Essential Functions Measured in Terms of Frequency:
Definitions: 0% Occasionally: 1-33% Frequently: 34-66% Constantly: 67-100%
1. Body Movement
a. Bend/Stoop Frequently
b. Squat/Crouch Occasionally
c. Climb Occasionally
d. Crawl Not at all
e. Overhead reach Occasionally
f. Shoulder reach Frequently
g. Kneel Occasionally
h. Twisting Occasionally
2. Lifting
a. 0-10 lbs. Frequently
b. 11-20 lbs. Occasionally
c. 21-40 lbs. Occasionally
Additional Comment: Lifting or carrying refers to office supplies, weighing no more than 40 lbs. May
occasionally climb flights of stairs in or around building.
3. Repetitive Movement
a. Feet (both) Occasionally
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b. Hands (both) Constantly
Typing
Fine manipulation
Simple grasping
Light pushing and pulling

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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 regularly works inside and occasionally, outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints.
The noise level is the work environment is usually moderately noisy.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace
throughout his/her employment in the district.

Note:
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties or primary
responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general scope of a
position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee
might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign
additional tasks or otherwise modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the
basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a task or a duty believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Superintendent.) It must also be noted that the order of performance responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance to each other.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are
performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
-EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION-

-Petersburg City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer-