2024-2025 School Year 

General Job Description:

               The physical education teacher instructs students about sports, physical development, health and proper nutrition. The PE teacher has a basic knowledge of both sports and health sciences. Physical education teachers show students not only how to play various sports, but also how physical activity benefits the muscles and overall health.

Work Schedule:

               Contract Days:  185

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.
3. Meet highly qualified requirements for teaching assignment.

Physical Requirements:

               Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving light furniture may be required and possible MANDT restraint.

Performance Responsibilities:

In addition to other duties assigned by the principal, the teacher shall:

1. demonstrate state teacher competencies and indicators specific to level of licensure by

• accurately demonstrating knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum;
• appropriately utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught;
• communicating with and obtaining feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding;
• comprehending the principles of student growth, development, and learning and applying them appropriately;
• effectively utilizing student assessment techniques and procedures;
• managing the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and health environment;
• recognizing student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept;
• demonstrating a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate;
• working productively with colleagues, parents, and community members;

2. teach the prescribed courses of study aligned with the State Standards;
3. enforce all laws and rules applicable to the school, district, or educational program of the state agency;
4. exercise supervision over students on property belonging to the public school;
5. furnish all reports as required;comply with state approved Code of Ethics of the educational profession.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of this position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.