Under the direction of the supervisor, develops lesson plans and presents lessons in subject areas to students. Plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program and learning environment for students.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: ·Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of physical education activities.

·Provides appropriate safety instruction and safety checks on physical education equipment.

·Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.

·Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

·Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

·Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

·Differentiates physical education instruction.

·Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

·Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

·Provide appropriate feedback on physical education skills.

·Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

·Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development. ·Prepare required reports on students and activities.

·Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.

·Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

·Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

·Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.

·Assign and grade work, tests and assignments. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ·Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

· OR Hold a Provisional Georgia Educator’s Certificate AND eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:

·SRT- 4 or higher (P-12) in Physical Education Note:Prior teaching experience in a youth facility or with at risk youth is a plus but not

required. Benefits We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER