Health/Physical Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligibility for MSDE teacher certification in appropriate field.
• Meets highly qualified teacher status.
• Understanding of the goals of Washington County Public Schools and a commitment to their achievement.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Understanding of the teaching/learning/assessment process.
• Knowledge of materials in field of specialization.
• Knowledge and use of technology for instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of current research and its application in field of specialization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students, with high expectations for all students.
• Provide for instructional needs and interests of students with the aid of appropriate and effective daily lesson planning.
• Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and where classroom time is utilized effectively.
• Demonstrate the use of a variety of teaching techniques and the use of a variety of instructional resources and materials to implement the essential Curriculum.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Demonstrate fair, firm, and consistent behavior towards students and promote self-discipline among students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with students, parents, staff, and community.