Job Title: Elementary Physical Education Teacher Exemption Status: Exempt/Certified
Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 08/08/2025
Dept./School: Ripley Elementary School

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Tennessee teaching license
Applicable endorsement for subject area(s) if required
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area(s) assigned

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge of core academic subject(s) assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).