Physical Education/Health Teacher or Health Teacher, Certified, 1.0 FTE (1 period) , Siuslaw High School 2025/2026

Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office, detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson (phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us).

Position begins 2025-2026 school year.

Salary Schedule is based on the 2025-2026 school year. New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule. The Siuslaw School District allows step credit the salary scale for years of certified teaching experience.

This is a 10-month position, that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

All offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicant’s satisfactory completion of a drug screening test (including marijuana), background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for all employees.

Please be sure you include your last three references and a copy of your official college transcripts. Your application will be considered incomplete without this information. Any info you are not able to attach to your application can be emailed, mailed or hand delivered to Pam Hickson at phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us.

TITLE: Teacher, Physical Education/Health or Health, Certified, 1.0 FTE , Siuslaw High School

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Conducts physical education and/or health classes as designated by the school district.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal or Designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment
• Knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Experience with multi-age planning and instruction

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITITES:

• Establishes and maintains an orderly and supportive classroom environment where students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
• Maintains a physical environment conducive to learning.
• Plans a program of study designed to meet District goals and the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Teaches activities that will improve the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of the students.
• Presents materials and activities in a positive manner so that students are motivated to lead healthy and active lives.
• Reports to students the latest facts relating to health topics being taught.
• Participates cooperatively on school, area, and district-wide health activities.
• Ensures that health media equipment is properly used, maintained, and stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
• Provides time in each unit for instruction, skill practice, and supervised activity.
• Establishes unit plans that provide for a progression from simple to more difficult skills.
• Manages the locker room before and after the activity period.
• Teaches rules and strategies in each sport.
• Dresses appropriately for the activities being presented.
• Maintains all students within sight during the class period.
• Provides time for cardiovascular development in each of the units.
• Provides coeducational opportunities.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and by District policy.
• Uses a district approved grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
• Takes all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, material, and facilities.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Upon request, advises in the selection of equipment and other instructional materials.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and department staff meetings.
• Maintains open lines of communication with classified staff, certificated staff, and support personnel to establish a positive work environment.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with building administrators and staff__cooperating to resolve problems in a professional manner so that the concerns of all parties are considered.
• Assists the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Achieves professional growth through attendance at workshops and consultation with District support staff at building and District in-service meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task, except For temporary disability.
• Effective and strong oral/written communication skills in order to work collaboratively with a variety of school personnel, as well as parents of students with disabilities and/or unique needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a wide variety of locations, including office and school environments.
• May work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.
• May require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Involves sitting, walking, and attendance at evening and weekend meetings.
• Requires the use of computers, office equipment, and driving personal vehicle.

MINIMUM TERM OF EMPLOYEMENT: Teacher Contract.

SALARY LEVEL: Placement on Teacher Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.