Job Description

Job Title: Head Teacher - Physical Education

Reports To: Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: 4/25/23

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Head Teacher, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to lead and support curriculum development and implementation. The Head Teacher will follow the board policy regarding the curriculum cycle process. The Head Teacher will focus on increasing and improving K-12 physical education instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Adheres to Board policies, District procedures, and contractual obligations.

Works collaboratively with music teachers to develop and implement curricular materials and assessments that support instruction aligned to Iowa’s Physical Education Standards.

Develops and delivers professional development that aligns the content and instruction of the physical education curriculum.

Develops and demonstrates lessons using research-based practices.

Develops inventory and budget

Develops and models effective, differentiated instruction.

Understands the need to serve special populations of learners.

Supports and encourages the use of technology embedded in instruction.

Manages, compiles, and analyzes district physical education assessment data. Data is used to determine appropriate instructional decisions.

Provides support to teachers through a strength-based approach; support to teachers will be provided with positive terms and not evaluative.

Provides professional development for teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.

Supports teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.

Works collaboratively with the community and state organizations and other entities to enrich and support the physical education curriculum.

25-50% of the time will be engaged as a Head Teacher.

Works collaboratively and collegially with teacher leaders, building principals, teachers, and other administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education or acceptable content area and a minimum of three years teaching experience and one year experience within the District. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position. Employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Head Teacher retains the regular teaching contract and shall be issued a supplemental contract for a one-year assignment to the Head Teacher role. The Head Teacher will receive compensation based on the negotiated salary supplemental pay schedule.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. The individual must have effective listening skills.

INFLUENCING SKILLS

Must possess influencing/persuasion skills when working with staff and principals on curriculum issues and instructional strategies to embrace and implement change intended to positively impact student achievement.

FACILITATION SKILLS

Must be an effective facilitator in a variety of situations. Must have the ability to facilitate group meetings and facilitate large and small group professional development. Group facilitation includes discussion as well as group problem-solving processes.

PLANNING SKILLS

Must have the ability to manage and monitor a budget while planning both long-term and short-term.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Position requires strong organizational skills. Must have the ability to organize and assimilate information, assessment data, scheduling, and other needs within the district.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Individual must be competent in research and information gathering through technology. Must also have the capability to collect and sort data through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required, including spreadsheets, PowerPoint and web-based information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds infrequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, employee works inside.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.