Secondary Physical Education Teacher

Job Description
Job Title:
Secondary Physical Education Teacher
School / Location:
ISG Dammam
School / Department:
Middle School
Subjects:
Physical Education
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary Code:
Teacher
Work Days / Hours:
‎191 days @ ‎7.5 hours per day
Eligible Applicants:
Dependent
Position Start Date:
‎15 August ‎2023
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Reports to:
Trevor Naidoo, Middle School Assistant Principal
Requisition Number:
‎01-‎2324-‎043
Summary
We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Physical Education teacher,
who will be part of a dynamic and highly successful physical education
department. The position carries responsibility for teaching physical
education courses to our middle and high school students and coaching for our
athletics program.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
* Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
* Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the goals and objectives of a clearly defined and documented curriculum
* Deliver an active, hands-on and student-centered program to promote learning in physical education courses to MS/HS students
* Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records
* Evaluate and grade student's class work and assignments
* Compile, administer, and grade examinations
* Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class
* Observe, monitor and record student progress
* Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class
* Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
* Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
* Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
* Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
* Demonstrate creativity
* Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
* Provide supervision to student "after school activity" or coach/assistant coach athletic teams
* Maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff at all times
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principal
* Embody, uphold, and promote the ISG Learning Principles :
* Students learn best with voice and choice
* Learning is a reflective practice
* Learning requires a safe, collaborative environment
* Learning requires feedback for growth
* Learning inspires passionate engagement
* Learning from failure requires a growth mindset
* Appropriate challenge engages and motivates learners
* Embody, uphold and promote the ISG Assessment Beliefs:
* Purpose:
* The purpose of assessment is to improve learning
* Beliefs:
* The student is the first and most important user of assessment data
* Reflection is integral to deep learning
* Assessments should be aligned with adopted standards
* Feedback to students should be timely, targeted, accurate, actionable, ongoing, and embedded in the assessment process
* Assessments should produce accurate data capable of informing instruction and learning
* Assessments should give students opportunities to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways
* Creating and upholding structures that support teacher collaboration around assessment practices will enhance student learning
Qualifications and Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum of Bachelor's degree with a qualification in physical education
* Certification as a teacher
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
* Experience as a Middle School /High School PE teacher
Skills**
* Sound knowledge of teaching PE courses to MS/HS students;
* Highly-developed classroom management skill
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
* Maturity to handle a range of situations
* Sound knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
* Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
* Ability to coach and participate in the school's after school athletics program
Job Type: Full-time