Secondary Health/PE Teacher

Detroit Lakes Public Schools is seeking a 7-12 Health, Physical Education, DAPE Teacher (1.0 FTE)

Qualifications

• Current MN teaching license in Physical Education, Health, and DAPE (preferred)
• Experience with teaming preferred
• Experience and/or professional development with career academies is strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead positively and constructively within teacher teams

Key tasks and responsibilities

a. Deliver engaging classroom instruction in physical education; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

b. Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction and reassessment; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

c. Aid in the implementation of the Academy Model in grades 9-12 by participating on a pathway team and teaching pathway courses in health sciences and/or human service.

d. Collaborate with colleagues using the BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) model to help all students have success at DLMS/DLHS.

e. Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

f. Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate in the mentoring program and evaluation process.

g. Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, pathway meetings, BARR meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Applicants must have a current Minnesota teaching license. We are looking for a person who can communicate well with students, teaching staff, administration, and other support staff. Proven collaboration with multiple stakeholders is a must.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Application Process: Our preferred method of application is on-line at http://www.dlschools.net. When finalizing your application, be sure to click on the ‘finish and submit' button' to ensure your If you have applied on-line with our school district previously, be sure to apply directly to the current vacancy (#2332).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,023.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name?
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor?
• Does your name appear on any Sex Offender Database in any state or country?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Current Special Class or greater Minnesota Boilers License (Preferred)
• Current Minnesota Class D or greater Drivers License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit Lakes, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $45,023