ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plan and teach a comprehensive and integrated elementary physical education program for children, kindergarten through fifth grade.

Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.

Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.

Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.

Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Building Principal

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid WashingtonState teaching certificate with an endorsement in Physical Education.

BA degree with substantial training and/or experience in elementary physical education.
Training/experience providing individual, success-oriented experiences for children.
Training/experience providing lessons that reflect sound principles on how the 5-12 year old child learns.

Experience in assisting with instruction in special activities, such as movement exploration, dancing, rhythmic competency tasks, creative dramatics, and recess and playground activities.
Experience in protecting and broadening the child’s self-concept through PE activities.
A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal excellence.
Experience in classroom management skills and the use of positive reinforcement for on-task behavior.
Experience in working with early childhood and developmental philosophy and physical education programs.

Knowledge of constructing a safe environment at all times for students during PE activities.
Ability to integrate physical education activities into music, art and classroom instructional programs.
Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a general posting for one or more Physical Education/Health Teacher positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

$ 69,816 to $ 130,960 annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Note: Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.