Superior Public Schools

Secondary Teacher Job Description

It is the policy of Superior Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap or disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Job Title: Secondary Physical Education (PE) Teacher

1. This is a full-time teaching position with NPERS, and benefit packages per the SEA Negotiated Agreement.

Department: Instruction

Education Level and Certification: Bachelors degree or higher required.  Must possess a Nebraska Teaching Certificate at all times during employment with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10.

Reports To: Building Principal

May Receive Guidance From: Building Principal

Essential Job Functions:

1. General teaching and instructional skills

2. Basic operational skills for Macintosh or PC computer

3. Poised

4. Supervise a variety of tasks at the same time

5. No history of child abuse or negligence

6. Good oral and written skills

Working Conditions:

1. Inside classroom/weightroom

2. Outside for activities with students and student supervision

Job Tasks:

1. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

2. Instruct through physical education curriculum.

3. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

5.  Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

6. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

7. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

8. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

10. Supervision of Students

Skills:

1. Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

2. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3. Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

4. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

5. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

6. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

7. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

8. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

9. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
10. Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

11. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Abilities:

1. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

2. Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

3. Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.

Work Activities:

1. Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

2. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

3. Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

5. Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

6. Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

9. Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Required Employee Characteristics:

1. Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

2. Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

3. Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

4. Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

5. Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

6. Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

7. Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

8. Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

9. Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

10. Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Continuing Contract Law: Employment with the School District is subject to the rights and responsibilities of the Nebraska Teacher Tenure Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§79-824 et. seq. and the terms of the Teaching Contract between the teacher and the school District. The terms of the employment agreement may not be modified except in a writing signed by the Superintendent of Schools.