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Physical Education Teacher -

Posted on: Sunday, 09 March, 2008  10:46
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Para Los Niños is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for a job opening of Physical Education Teacher for our Charter Elementary School.

Definition:
Under the supervision of the Charter School Principal, the Physical Education Teacher is responsible for carrying out the educational program outlined in the Charter, provide a high quality integrated curriculum, follow accepted principles, practices, rules, and regulations of the California State Standards for Physical Education Guidelines for elementary school, and evaluate student performance using designated assessments and student work.

Duties:
•Carries out Mission, Vision, and Values established by the President/C.E.O. and Board of Directors
•Participates in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement process for the division
•Develops, coordinates and delivers physical education assessments, lessons, and activities to students in classrooms and on the playground and fields
•Administers pre- and post- tests to all students to assess physical fitness and growth during the year; provides grades to classroom teacher per reporting period
•Makes referrals to Success Team for students who may require Special Needs
•Understands and utilizes the California State Standards for Physical Education Guidelines for elementary school grade levels
•Works closely with teachers and principal at school site to coordinate activities, prepare materials, obtain supplies andset up necessary equipment
•Takes responsibility to secure health, hygiene, safety and overall well-being of the children
•Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
•Evaluatesrecess/ lunch and an on-going basis to make recommendations for games and rules during these periods
•Provides training to teacher assistants for physical fitness activities, rules and safety for the recess and lunch periods

Other required duties:
•Maintains records of progress for each student
•Prepares required reports
•Responsible for neatness and cleanliness of the physical fitness storage areas and any facilities used
•Participates in on-going professional growth
•Participates in all staff meetings
•Maintains good attendance
•Takes responsibility for reporting any abnormal symptoms or behaviors of child abuse, neglect and illness to the principal, parents and/or needed authorities as appropriate and stipulated by law
•Performs other job related duties as assigned or request by Principal

Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully.

Education/Experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or related field
•California Teaching Credential with Authorization to teach Physical Education
•At least two or more years of experience teaching physical education and multi-grade levels

Special Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Communicates effectively orally and in writing
•Demonstrates a pleasant attitude and maintain a courteous demeanor while working with students, staff and the public
•Bilingual (E/S) preferred.

Special Requirements:
•Valid/current CPR/1st Aid Certification
•Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed).
•Valid California Driver License. State required automobile insurance coverage.
•TB clearance, to be renewed every two years.

Physical Requirements:
To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

•Observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the school or on the playground
•Lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary
•Reach a child 20 to 30 feet away within 30 seconds withoutendangering the staff person’s health
•Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, sit on the floor and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment
•Be aware of the cognitive, social and physical needs of children
•Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with providing childcare services
Ability to demonstrate the physical activities that are required teaching a physical activity to children.

Starting Salary:Competitive salary, on an annual contract

Status:Exempt / Full-time-Contracted

Location:1617 E. 7th St., Los Angeles, CA90021

Benefits:PLN offers an excellent executive benefit package, which includes full health,
dental and life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays and 401k plan.

Para Los Ninos is an equal opportunity employer.

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