PE/Health Teacher- Star Valley High School- Part-Time

Position is open until filled

Lincoln County School District #2

SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHER (Grades 7-12)

DEFINITION


Teach and instruct pupils in grades 7-12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas. To plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for secondary level pupils and other related functions as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS


This position classification requires subject area expertise commonly associated with secondary teaching and instruction. Directly related teaching and instruction experience is required to perform problem analysis using prescribed principles, methods and concepts. The position classification performs decision analysis and makes decisions of considerable consequence, in determining how best to aid students in the learning process. The functional role of this position classification requires the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. The incumbent meets frequently with school administrators, teachers and other staff to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This position classification performs light work that involves sitting a portion of the time, but requires walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with materials and objects, and providing oral information.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive secondary education program.
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, lectures and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books and other learning aids.
• Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Review, analyze, evaluate and report pupil academic, social and emotional growth.
• Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administers, scores, records, and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and District personnel regarding pupil progress and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to enrich pupil-learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities.
• Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays and independent study centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision and consultation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS


Knowledqe of:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of secondary level pupils;
• Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of secondary level pupils;
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to comprehensive secondary programming;
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods and conflict resolution procedures;
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at the secondary level;
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds;
• Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs;
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment;
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION


Must be eligible for or hold valid certification from the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.

In accordance with policy GBEC and procedure GBEC-R all new employees must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

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