Physical Education/Health Teacher

Physical Education/Health TeacherPhysical Education and Healthy Living instruction to High School Students in Grades 9 - 12. 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 Middle 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.