What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Teacher position at Dexter Community Schools?
2024/2025 School Year
POSITION: Physical Education Teacher
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: March 21, 2025
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: March 27, 2025
POSTING DEADLINE: April 4, 2025/Until filled
SUMMARY:
We are looking for a full-time PE Teacher to join our team at Mill Creek Middle School. The ideal candidate should have a passion for teaching physical education to middle school students. The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, and be able to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach physical education courses to middle school students
- Develop and implement lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the needs of all students
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage students in learning
- Assess and evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and academic performance.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to develop and implement school-wide initiatives and programs
- Participate in professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills and stay current with best practices in physical education
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate grade level certification. Endorsement of (MB) Physical Education required and endorsement of (MA) health, preferred
- Training in First Aid, certification preferred
- Knowledge of current physical education standards and best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction and communication with students and parents
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student learning and success
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Internal candidates should send a letter of intent and an updated resume to Ken Koenig atkoenigk@dexterschools.org and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org.
External candidates should apply online.
This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time.
Applicants must be received by 4:00 PM on the deadline date.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
