Health/PE Teacher

The Centerpoint School District is accepting applications for the position of a Middle School Health/PE  teacher.   Applicants must have appropriate education and certification from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Centerpoint School District operates on a 4-day per week schedule M-TH with Friday off.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Preferred candidates will:

• Focus on commitment to the learning of ALL students

• Work interdependently as part of a collaborative team

• Have a philosophy that ALL students can learn at high levels

• Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of inclusive practices

• Create a safe and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure

• Plan instruction designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children; formatively assess student progress and modify instructional techniques; plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; refer children to support services within the community as needed.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievements of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; integrate skills into units and learning centers in the classroom
• Promote the community spirit of the School by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the School at all times; use language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with children or parents.