The physical education teacher is to provide maximum physical activity time within the class period, teach skills and activities that transfer into physical activities outside of physical education class, motivate children to be physically active, and take the role of physical activity director for the school.
• Prepare/set up gym prior to the first day of school.
• Set up equipment prior to class.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social,
and emotional development of students.
• Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for
each student.
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium and
cafeteria, or outside on the blacktop or athletic fields.
• Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make
necessary referral.
• Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.
• Teach safety rules related to each activity.
• Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year.
• May team teach with another Physical Education Teacher
• Research, and order physical education and recess equipment.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities.
• Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.
• Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.
• Prepare interim progress reports and quarterly report cards.
• Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• May plan and supervise field trips following established procedures.
• Attend planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, data meetings, and other
meetings of groups according to membership in those groups.
• Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.