What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Health Teacher position at Alma Public Schools?
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Posting
POSITION: Middle School Health Teacher
LOCATION: Donald L. Pavlik Middle School
REPORTS TO: Jennifer Huntoon, Building Principal
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education
Must be highly qualified to teach 6th – 8th grade Health
Must hold one of the following endorsements:
MA (Health)
MX (Health, PE, Recreation and Dance)
KH (Family and Consumer Sciences)
Job Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills:
A successful candidate will possess:
- Successful experience working with upper elementary/middle level age students
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of content expectations pertinent to the grade level and subject areas taught
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques for adolescents
- Knowledge of Michigan Content Standards for Health Education as well as state mandated standards for teaching communicable disease and sex education.
- Knowledge of curriculum design as it pertains to health education including creating lessons that meet the needs of all learners
A successful candidate will be able to:
- Relate to and instruct students in large groups, small groups, and individualized settings
- Develop and use strategies to improve student achievement in all core content areas
- Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction
- Use the Responsible Thinking Process for student discipline
- Contribute to a professional learning team
- Participate in state mandated Sex Education Advisory Board activities
- Integrate technology into lesson planning, gathering assessment data, and in required record keeping in an effective and efficient manner
- Communicate in an effective and professional manner with parents, staff, administration and community members
- Keep accurate and up to date student records including grades, attendance and parent communications
COMPENSATION: Alma Public Schools Salary Schedule A
BEGINNING DATE: 2025-26 School Year
APPLICATION: Interested persons should send materials to Yvonne Neyer, Human Resource Director, at yneyer@almaschools.net. Please call (989) 466-7526 with any questions.
DATE OF POSTING: 02-17-2025 DEADLINE DATE: 03-03-25 or Until Filled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,220.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,220
