Inspiring Middle School PE & Health Teacher

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking certified, or on the pathway to, an experienced Physical Education and Health teacher to provide instruction to our middle school students. Under the general supervision of the Principal, Physical Education teachers work collaboratively with other teachers within their department and across other content areas.

• Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught (Physical Education and Health)
• Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student
• Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities
• Develop lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential
• Plan with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

• Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences
• Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students
• Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning
• Monitor students’ understanding of the lesson and adjust teaching when appropriate
• Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully
• Explain content and demonstrate skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students
• Hold each learner individually responsible for learning

• Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed
• Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance
• Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment
• Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions
• Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provide meaningful feedback
• Demonstrate competence in the use of acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement

• Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication
• Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students
• Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening
• Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well being
• Seek and maintain positive interactions with students in all school settings
• Seek information about student interests and opinions

• Enforce the school’s student behavior policies while investing students in the classroom community
• Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents
• Actively monitor student behavior and provide feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents
• Create a physical setting and establish routines that promote learning and minimize disruption
• Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner
• Manage emergency situations, as they occur, in school settings

• Work cooperatively with a co‑teacher, when applicable, and all colleagues for the benefit of students
• Maintain a professional appearance following the school’s dress code policy
• Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner
• Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
• Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintain confidentiality
• Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
• Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework and committees or membership in professional organizations
• Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues
• Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek improvement of skills and professional performance
• Be self‑reflective to improve upon your practice on a regular basis

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