Physical Education/Health Teacher

Physical Education/Health Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Pay Schedule: As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Experience Effective: Immediate

Qualifications:

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-12 endorsement in Physical Education and Health. Major or Minor in Specified Content Area (Minor must have passed the Specified Content Area - MTTC Test). Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting. Demonstrated knowledge of multiple intervention strategies with individuals and groups. Familiar with Best Practice and Procedures for Physical Education to establish a quality Middle School Physical Education/Health Program. Experience with Mastery Learning/OBE Outcome strategies. Experience with technology and multimedia to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement. Training and/or knowledge of Professional Learning Communities, preferred. Willingness to be actively involved in the school improvement process. Ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Responsibilities:

Provide Physical Education and Healthy Living instruction to Middle School Students in Grades 6 - 8. Develop an appropriate PE/Healthy Living program that will expose students to a variety of age appropriate physical activities that will promote physical and mental growth and development. Set program goals/objectives to develop a quality Elementary School PE/Healthy Living Program that promotes healthy lifestyle choices, now and into the future. Develop lesson plans that support School Improvement Goals. Establishes a cooperative and supportive relationship with all students. Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. Fosters and maintains positive/collaborative relationships with parents/guardians of students. Work collaboratively with the Elementary and High School PE Teachers to further develop and expand the District's PE/Health curriculum and program. Demonstrate and maintain "total school and community" awareness in working with students, parents, administration, teaching staff and community members. Collaborates with school personnel, parents and district PE/Health staff for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum. Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress. Monitor student progress, adjust and provide accommodations to curriculum and instruction to support academic achievement. Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan and guide instruction and to inform the learner of their growth. Completes and maintains student attendance, academic records/gradebook, documentation and record keeping in accordance with District policies and procedures. Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning. Ability to apply knowledge of PBIS best practices to meet student needs. Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with Departmental colleagues, ancillary staff, Administration, parents, and building staff. Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the school staff. Work to further develop the Physical Education/Health curriculum and program and seek innovative, engaging and motivating instructional approaches. Manage equipment/inventory in the PE classroom. Contributes and participates in efforts related to building and District Goals. Perform other duties as may be related to the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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 job functions: The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist while performing their job duties. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching. The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom. The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard. The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee will have extensive verbal communication with administrators, staff, students, parents, & guests to communicate, to receive, and exchange information. The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid. The employee must be able to move about the assigned work location during the day.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level is the work environment will be soft to moderate. The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Application Procedure:

Internal: Email a letter of interest to Kimberley Calloway. External: Apply online at Closing: Until Filled.