Health and Physical Education Teacher

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Elementary

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies
Facilitates school-to-home communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records
Provide disabled students with accommodations as written in a plan
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents

Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies
Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Is punctual
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Complies with conditions as stated in contract

Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
Models correct use of language, oral and written
Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Implements designated curriculum
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

Duties and Responsibilities, prescribed by Local School and System

Follows the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for Educators as promulgated by the Georgia Professional Practices Commission to maintain a high level of ethical conduct in relationships dealing with students, with colleagues and with the public.
Complies with all school rules, regulations and expectations prescribed by the school principal or other authority at the local school level in addition to all system policies, procedures and guidelines.
Displays the proper attitude and cooperation necessary to function as an effective professional team member of the school staff; demonstrates respect for and acceptance of diverse opinions and views which may differ from one’s own personal viewpoint.
Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the principal, which may include supervisory responsibilities, bus duty, hall or cafeteria monitoring, club or activity sponsorship, athletic coaching, coordinating special programs or functions, serving on committees, and so forth.
Physical demands of teaching require standing, walking around the classroom, writing on the boards, lifting at least 25 pounds, etc. approximately 90% of the day

Professional Development Plan- each professional employee is expected to develop a plan to assure continued professional growth and enhancement of job-related skills.
Performs other activities as may be required in specialized fields of instruction, which are specific to a particular job assignment.

Minimum of bachelor degree in education with a major or emphasis in the area of assignment. Valid Georgia professional teaching certification in the assigned teaching field.

07/28/2025