K-12 District Health Teacher 1.0 FTE

Health TeacherThe Teacher is responsible to provide classroom instruction in the Health Education and Wellness content area. Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students. Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards, Minnesota state legal statutes, and National Standards related to health and wellness development of students; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned. Evaluate student performance in accordance with the system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent. Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the academic development of the student; participate in parent teacher conferences. Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary. Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas or grade levels for which employed; attend professional development required by the District. Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications: A valid Health teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education. If candidate has a Bachelors Degree, there are alternative paths towards licensure. Knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing. Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities. Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts. Knowledge of instructional technologies. Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to maintain student safety at all times Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and schools goals and objectives. Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations. Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement. Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate. Ability to consistently and effectively design instructional and behavioral activities for students Ability to work with a wide variety of students in a calm, patient, understanding, creative, flexible, student-centered environment Good human relation skills, team player and professional demeanor Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information at all times. Experience with restorative practices.Hours: M-F, school hours Additional hours as needed to fulfill duties of this position Pay Range: $51,587.58 - $74,800.00 depending on experience and qualifications.