HEALTH & PE TEACHER - 195 DAY

Position Overview Health & PE Teacher – 195‑day Full‑time Location: Potomac Shores Middle School, Dumfries, VA Job Summary This position plans and implements an instructional program; manages student behavior; assesses and evaluates student achievement; modifies instructional activities; and provides related educational services. The teacher serves as a general education classroom teacher in single‑grade, multi‑grade, or specialty‑oriented classes, and may be assigned to labs requiring greater monitoring. Essential Responsibilities Continuously assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment documentation. Plan and implement instructional strategies and activities, determining appropriate materials, managing learning time, and utilizing multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning. Manage learner behavior in the instructional setting and assist in managing behavior in other parts of the school. Coordinate instructional activities with professional staff both inside and outside the school to maximize learning opportunities. Work in a self‑contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or conduct off‑school site visits to monitor students and confer with employers or site instructors. Participate in in‑service, professional development activities, and staff meetings as required. Foster partnerships and maintain continuous communication with parents, in written and oral form, to keep them informed of student progress. Communicate instructional expectations to students continuously to keep them informed of progress. Assign work to and supervise instructional assistants, parent, and student volunteers. Serve at two or more schools on a regular basis as itinerant. Support or participate in school‑wide student activities and social events. Monitor student behavior in non‑instructional areas, intervene to control and modify disruptive behavior, and report to the appropriate administrator. Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school‑wide instructional or related activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of the instructional process, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment for the assigned instructional specialty. Knowledge of pre‑adolescent and adolescent growth and development. Knowledge of the Prince William County Curriculum and the school division’s mission, goals, and organization. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Skill in the use of multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong human‑relations skills. For foreign‑language instruction, proficiency in the oral and written communications of that language. For choral‑music instruction, ability to teach singing/choral techniques, proficiency on piano, and ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality. For instrumental‑music instruction, proficiency in one or more instruments and ability to model correct playing techniques. For visual‑art instruction, a personal portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and experience in a variety of media. For career and technical education instruction, journey‑level proficiency in the trade is required, with on‑the‑job journey, lead, or supervisory experience desirably. Must be eligible for the Virginia State Certification Program and hold a teacher endorsement appropriate to the assigned duties. If assigned off‑site tasks or serving as itinerant, possession of a valid automobile operator’s license in Virginia. Education and Credentials Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree. Certification: Collegiate professional, postgraduate professional, or appropriate vocational certification/license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement(s) required for the teaching assignment(s). Work Environment Indoor classroom environment; work is performed in a standard office or classroom setting. Employees may experience minor environmental inconveniences such as noise, computer screens, crowded conditions, or heating/cooling issues. Other Requirements Must be able to work in‑person and physically report for work on site. Must participate in the annual professional growth planning process. #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity