2025-2026 Opening - Physical Education/Health Teacher

2025-2026 School Year Opening. Position Duties and Responsibilities Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position: : Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of each student, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning. :Plans lessons that employ a variety of 21st century learning instructional strategies that, when implemented, strives to meet the needs and capabilities of each student based on assessment data in your classroom. :Follows district curriculum goals and objectives to write appropriate lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of each student in your classroom. :Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative materials and technology integration and other resources to support the delivery of the district’s curriculum. :Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their growth in cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development. :Identifies possible causes of student behavior and addresses the behavior constructively following school board policy and the school procedures. :Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to the teacher, students, parents, administration, regarding student’s growth, meeting expectations, and goals. :Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formative and summative assessment to drive instruction. :Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. :Strives to implement by instruction and action the Bethlehem School District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. :Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational delays or handicapping conditions. :Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans. :Maintains up-to-date, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation. :Participates in required meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, staff meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements. :Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and shares best instructional practices. :Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others. :Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students. :Participates as a team member on special education IEP team meetings as requested and to implement individual education plans as required by law. :Maintains state certification through building principal approved professional development activities. :Follows district policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas. :Follows all federal, state, and school district policies, laws, and procedures that pertain to public education.