Physical Education and Health Teacher - Melican Middle School (25-26 SY)

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Health
• DESE Teaching license- Physical Education and Health
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state laws, frameworks and District policies.
• As a middle school physical education and health teacher, your role involves providing students with the knowledge and skills to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Plan and deliver physical education and health lessons: Develop a curriculum that aligns with state standards and create lesson plans that engage students in various physical and health learning activities. These activities may include team sports, individual fitness exercises, dance, gymnastics, and outdoor recreation.
• Teach fundamental skills: Instruct students on the basic techniques and rules of different sports, physical and health activities. Provide demonstrations and give individual feedback to help students improve their skills and enhance their overall fitness levels.
• Promote physical fitness and health wellness: Educate students about the importance of regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices. Encourage students to set personal fitness goals and provide guidance on how to achieve them.
• Ensure safety during physical activities: Establish and enforce safety guidelines and rules to minimize the risk of injuries during class. Teach students proper warm-up exercises, stretching techniques, and injury prevention strategies.
• Assess student performance: Develop appropriate assessment methods to evaluate students' progress and skill development. Administer fitness tests, track individual performance, and provide constructive feedback to help students understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
• Foster teamwork and sportsmanship: Teach students the value of cooperation, respect, and fair play through team sports and group activities. Encourage students to demonstrate good sportsmanship, leadership, and positive attitudes towards their peers.
• Adapt lessons for diverse learners: Recognize and accommodate the varying abilities, interests, and learning styles of students. Modify activities and provide alternative options to ensure inclusivity and participation for all students.
• Maintain equipment and facilities: Organize and maintain sports equipment, ensure proper storage, and arrange for repairs or replacements when needed. Keep the gymnasium and other physical education areas clean, safe, and well-organized.
• Communicate with parents and colleagues: Regularly communicate with parents or guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and promote the importance of physical education. Collaborate with other teachers and school staff to coordinate interdisciplinary activities and integrate physical education with other subjects.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior in the classroom and throughout the school to achieve a positive and functional learning atmosphere for students.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares student progress reports, and provides accurate and constructive feedback to students and parents. (as necessary).
• Uses data to improve the learning and instruction process.
• Cooperates with other professional staff members to identify student needs and develop assessments to solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective learning environment.
• Participates in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District and state regulations.
• Participates in curriculum development programs.
• Participates in faculty committees, meetings and other faculty-sponsored programs supporting the educational program.
• Maintains professional competence through District sponsored professional development programs and approved professional development activities.
• Is able to speak and write in a clear, concise manner.
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Other duties as needed

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day; however, there may be occasions for after-school meetings.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building. The teacher is responsible for being in front of and with the students in person providing direction and instruction and must be able to do so effectively to perform this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.