Health/PE Teacher

New Heights Charter School is Massachusetts only public school that involves all grades (6-12) in the Early College approach. Nearly all our 11th and 12th graders are full-time students on a college campus with younger students earning college credits at the school. You will join a committed, creative team of educators who provide academic and social-emotional support to young people coming from high-need backgrounds ensuring they are college and career ready.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver student centered lessons while providing instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing relationships and enforcing procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Encourage, monitor, and provide feedback on the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' academic and behavioral progress and development.
• Participate in department, school, district, instructional coaching, and parent meetings.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of physical education.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Ability to use or learn relevant technology.
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve.