Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers engaging and age-appropriate physical education lesson plans;
• Integrates a variety of physical activities, sports, and games into the curriculum;
• Teaches fundamental motor skills, coordination, and the rules of different sports and physical activities;
• Provides instruction in fitness concepts, including cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility;
• Establishes and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment;
• Manages classroom behavior and encourage respectful and cooperative participation;
• Manages and maintain sports equipment, ensuring a safe and organized learning environment;
• Coordinates the use of indoor and outdoor facilities for physical education activities;
• Assesses students' physical fitness levels and motor skills;
• Provides constructive feedback on individual and group performance;
• Modifies activities to accommodate students with diverse abilities and needs;
• Fosters an inclusive atmosphere that encourages all students to participate;
• Integrates health-related topics, such as nutrition and the importance of physical activity, into the curriculum;
• Promotes overall wellness and a lifelong commitment to fitness;
• Emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and cooperation in physical activities;
• Organizes and oversees intramural sports or school-wide events;
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding the physical education program and student progress;
• Collaborates with other teachers to integrate physical education into broader educational goals;
• Stays informed about current trends and developments in physical education;
• Participates in professional development opportunities and workshops. 
• Analyzes data from assessments and benchmark testing to drive instruction; 
• Meets those standards of performance for his/her individual teaching assignment developed by the Orleans Parish Public School System.  Those standards include the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching; 
• Serves on and participate in professional staff committees/meetings required; 
• Performs other duties as required. 

Supervision of Students

Supervises students in various settings including on-campus and off-campus activities, before and after school during drop-off and pick-up, within the classroom, during class transitions, recess/intermission, lunch periods, assemblies, and any other assigned times or locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

Non-Instructional Components

Attends non-instructional activities such as faculty and staff meetings, professional training sessions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and open house events, graduation ceremonies, PGP and PIP evaluations, observations, IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings, as well as school board and committee meetings and other meetings as needed/requested.

Extracurricular Activities

Attends meetings and functions of employee sponsored activities, groups, or clubs.

Attends work concessions/gates as requested by Principal or designee if applicable.

Educational Background

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, and meet the requirements and expectations set in Act 99;  
• Concentration in Physical Education or Kinesiology strongly preferred;
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate physical activities;
• Passion for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in elementary school students;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong classroom management skills;
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;  
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies. 

$47,000 - $82,390 a year