PE/Health Teacher

The classroom teacher helps students learn subject matter and/or skills in a positive atmosphere that will develop them as responsible, respectful, and independent learners. This growth and development pertains to the student's academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction reflects a well-planned and effective methodology.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple assessment methods, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals, and engage and encourage learners to develop a deep understanding of content areas.
• Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations within and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, as the diversity of cultures and communities; implement and ensure a developmentally appropriate, challenging, and high-standards learning environment.
• Make objective, non-emotional, well-informed decisions regarding the welfare of students.
• Instruction reflects adequate and current knowledge of essential skills, literacy promotion, and technology.
• Improves professional skills through in-service workshops, district meetings, continuing education, etc.
• Goal setting and cooperative planning with the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for or properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a teacher.
• Experience varies depending on the assignment.
• Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.