Physical Education​/Health Teacher

Physical Education/Health Teacher

Avery County Schools Avery County High School - Newland, North Carolina (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5811107

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER

LOCATION: AVERY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

PURPOSE: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Management of Instructional Time The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task.
• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Management of Student Behavior The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern routine administrative matters; student verbal participation; talk during different types of activities; student movement; monitors behavior; stops inappropriate behavior promptly, maintains dignity.
• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Instructional Presentation The teacher begins lesson with review of previous materials; introduces lesson and objectives; speaks fluently; presents using clear concepts; provides examples; assigns tasks; conducts lessons briskly; transitions smoothly; summarizes main points.
• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance Maintains standards and due dates; circulates to check performance; uses oral and written checks; poses questions clearly.
• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Instructional Feedback Provides feedback on in‑class work; prompt feedback on out‑of‑class; affirms correct responses; provides sustaining feedback after incorrect or no response.
• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Facilitating Instruction Has instructional plan compatible with school goals; uses diagnostics; maintains records; aligns objectives; uses resources.
• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Interacting Within the Educational Environment Treats all students fairly; interacts effectively with students, co‑workers, parents, community.
• MAJOR FUNCTION:
  Performing Non‑Instructional Duties Carries out non‑instructional duties; follows policies; demonstrates professional growth.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related work as required.

Degree in education or related area qualifying for licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Physical Requirements: Ability to use equipment, push, pull, lift negligible force. Light work.

Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge features of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Ability to speak and signal to convey information; receive instructions.

Language Ability: Ability to read correspondence, prepare simple reports, use prescribed format.

Intelligence: Apply logical thinking, define problems, collect data, draw conclusions, interpret technical instructions.

Verbal Aptitude: Deliver information, explain procedures, follow instructions, technical language.

Numerical Aptitude: Use math formulas, calculations, statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Inspect items for dimensions.

Motor Coordination: Coordinate hands and eyes with office equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Handle items and tools, minimal eye/hand/foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament: Adapt under stress, handle emergencies.

Physical Communication: Talk and hear; use telephone.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Constantly monitor safety and well‑being of students, especially in inclusive activity.
• Motivate students.
• Maintain clean and orderly environment.
• Perform general clerical duties.
• Maintain order and discipline.
• Operate common office machines.
• Maintain basic files and records.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective working relationships as needed.

DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Physical Education

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Ricky Ward, Principal
• Avery County High School
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