Middle School Physical Education Teacher - West Ridge Academy : Job Details

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Physical Education Date Posted: 12/13/2024 Location: West Ridge Academy Date Available: 01/06/2025 Middle School Physical Education Teacher 2024-25 West Ridge Academy is looking for a motivated and highly-qualified candidate. West Ridge has a need for a Middle School PE teacher for a portion of the 2024-25 school year. We provide outstanding support, opportunities for development and advancement, and the most amazing school culture. Under the general guidance of the school principal, our physical education teacher will assist to develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health; while providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. West Ridge Academy is a K-8 Core Knowledge Charter School. We are a tuition-free open enrollment charter located in Greeley, CO. We feature small classrooms (capped at 28) where we teach character education through our eight Pillars of Virtue. Vision: To prepare each child to meet his or her highest academic potential and strongest character to ensure personal success. Mission: The West Ridge community is committed to working with families. Students and an exemplary staff of educators to create a rigorous, character-focused, academic learning environment using our eight pillars of virtue. Pillars of Virtue:

• Respect
• Gratitude
• Self-Control
• Compassion
• Responsibility
• Community
• Integrity
• Perserverance

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:

• Develops and administers Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in, physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports,
• Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and appropriate feedback to regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Assists in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including student performances, assembles, and athletic events.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Inspects equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Willingness to assume positive intent and discuss issues with parties involved.

Qualifications Profile

• Colorado State Certification as an elementary teacher
• Colorado State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in elementary education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's degree in related area preferred.

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt Salary: $42,025 - $65,000 Benefits: Employer provided Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-term Disability Short-term Disability Paid time off Colorado PERA Contribution