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Hope Partnership for Education is an independent middle school and education center that provides a high quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Serving the Hartranft/Fairhill section of North Philadelphia, Hope was founded and endorsed by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy in June, 2002.

Position Title: Teacher- Physical Education

Date Modified: March, 2017

DLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Position Purpose: Physical health and education instruction to 5th- 8th graders. Inspire and instruct students to stay fit, challenge them to meet goals and to begin a lifelong commitment to health and good fitness habits.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and teach physical education classes at multiple grade levels

• Follow classroom routines and procedures to maintain appropriate atmosphere for learning
• Adherence to school regulations related to attendance, punctuality, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families
• Participate in school events, professional growth and development opportunities
• Monitor students in lunchroom, gym, and hallways during individual duty periods

• Encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits in accordance with school nutrition policies

• Teach and model conflict resolution skills
• Maintain the equipment and facilities

Skill:

• Possess some athletic skill in order to demonstrate activity
• Be a vocal and outgoing person who is good at motivating middle school students

Qualifications:

• College degree in the appropriate field
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Record of good attendance
• Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Generally works in standard inner city school condition and climate
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, see, hear, while being actively involved with the students in class
• Ability to lift 30 lbs