FTE MS​/HS Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher

Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High School is currently seeking a physical education teacher for the  school year with the ability, skills, and training necessary to teach middle and high school physical education courses. License required:
Minnesota teaching license in physical education and health. Extracurricular opportunities:
Le Sueur-Henderson Schools has various open positions for coaching and extracurricular positions.

Job summary:

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced instruction, demonstration, and work time program that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children's social, emotional, and academic growth. Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic concerns. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Administer standardized, formative, and state-mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Appropriate Minnesota teaching licensure for the subject area and level taught. Effective oral and written expression. Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills. Strong communication skills verbally, orally, and written. Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance. Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Google Suite. Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community positively and responsively, which is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.

Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Salary: $45,000 - $82,659 - Based on the Le Sueur-Henderson Education Associations Master Agreement.

Note:

Candidates must pass a criminal background check to be eligible for employment.