Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor – Physical Education, the Resource Teacher – Physical Education will provide support, training and assistance to successfully implement the physical education program in all schools. The Resource Teacher will assist with the planning, developing, and implementing of curriculum, assessments, and professional development of the physical education program.

Revises curriculum as needed to reflect the Maryland Content Standards for physical education grades PK-12 and the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America National Physical Education Standards and Grade Level Outcomes;

Provides assessments reflecting Maryland Content Standards for physical education grades PK-12 and the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America National Physical Education Standards and Grade Level Outcomes;

Reviews county data for all schools and provides classroom support to teachers in the form of collaboration, planning, co-teaching and/or coaching;

Provides feedback to classroom teachers that supports delivery of effective physical education instruction;

Assists in the development and implementation of a professional development program for physical education teachers;

Assists schools in the utilization of data to make sound decisions for students and to differentiate instruction;

Provides modeling and strategies for optimum teaching delivery and student results;

Attends professional meetings and facilitates follow-up sessions at the school level as necessary;

Serves as an instructional resource in physical education for school administrators, counselors, teachers and parents for district initiatives and programs;

Writes reports, maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of the physical education curriculum and current best practices;

Demonstrated competence in developing and leading staff development sessions for a variety of audiences;

Knowledge of Maryland Content Standards for physical education grades PK-12 and (SHAPE) America National Physical Education Standards and Grade Level Outcomes;

Strong coaching skills and ability to collaborate with others;

In-depth knowledge of processes, acquisition, assessment and instruction, intervention strategies, goals and objectives of the curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction;

Strong knowledge and understanding of the teaching/learning process;

Ability to work effectively with administration, colleagues, central office staff, students, parents and community; and

Excellent oral and communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.  A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in physical education.

Holds or is eligible for Advanced Professional Certificate in Physical Education issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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