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Physical Education Teacher
The Ballard R-II School District is seeking student-centered, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable teaching candidates for a K-12 PE teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Ballard is a small, rural district with approximately 110 students, located between Adrian, MO and Clinton, MO on 18 highway; within 45 minutes south of the KC metro area and 20 minutes west of Truman Reservoir. A valid Missouri teaching certificate is required and other areas of certification would be helpful, but not required. Successful candidates will possess the ability to actively engage students in the learning process and the ability to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their maximum potential. Essential Functions: •Acts as the responsible agent for the direct instruction of students and is knowledgeable of the subject(s) they are assigned to teach. •Maintains clear and up¬ to ¬date lesson plans. •Conducts assigned activities from the administration, in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education. •Relates plans to clearly defined objectives consistent with established curriculum. Provides the experiences needed to extend students’ thinking skills with a program of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and interests of the students. •Previews and has needed materials available. Increases the probability of continued student learning through greater motivation. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. •Makes effective use of planning time. Observe designated working hours per the job assignment and the uniqueness of each assignment. •Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. •Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs. •Maintains confidentiality and non¬judgmental views of children and families served. •Frequent use of formative and summative assessments to determine the instructional needs of individual students. •Support individual student needs through collaboration with Special Education, Title I, support staff and parents. •Takes necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. •Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of behavior and procedures in the classroom and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. •Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education¬-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. •Continues professional growth through participation in developmental opportunities. •Participates in curriculum development and improvement and revision of course outlines for the classes he/she teaches. •Performs campus supervision as needed or directed by supervisor. •Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. •Participates cooperatively with the principal in performance evaluations as stated in the district’s policies/procedures. •Performs other duties as assigned at the request of the administration. The Successful Candidate Will: •demonstrate the ability and desire to coach multiple sports. •utilize data to determine learning needs of students. •articulate effective classroom management strategies. •be able to articulate how formative assessment strategies will be used in the physical education classroom. •work collaboratively with other staff members of the department and building. •be a proactive communicator with parents and colleagues. •promote academic language to enhance student learning. •detail how they will develop and maintain positive relationships with students. •clearly communicate how students will be engaged in their classroom. •describe the importance of physical education and how instruction will mirror that in the classroom.
