Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education

Date Posted: 2/13/2025

Location: Nathanael Greene Elementary Summary Description: The Pawtucket School Department is seeking a physical education/health teacher. Under the direction of the school administrator, the physical education teacher will implement the physical education/ health curriculum.

Exemplary Duties and Responsibilities: • Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students • Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students and parents • Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor • Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. • Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students • Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices • Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities • Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. • Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information • Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents and the community • Supervises students in a variety of school related settings

Is Knowledgeable of and Skilled at: • Instructional techniques • Assessment techniques • Differentiated instruction techniques • Managing classroom procedures and behaviors • Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment • Preparing and maintaining accurate records • RTI (Response to intervention) • PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) • Cultural competency • Subject area, grade level, and or credential area of teaching (e.g. special education, math, science, physical education, etc.) • Conflict resolution • Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups • Able to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students parents and the community • Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. • Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans • Meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team • Reflective practitioner; strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Licensure/ Certificate Requirements: • Valid RI Teaching License in All Grades Physical Education Teacher, Grades PK-12, All Grades Health Teacher, Grades PK-12 and All Grades Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Grades PK-12. • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Desirable Qualifications: • Minimum two years teaching experience preferred.