Physical Education Teacher

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Professional Broward, Plantation, FL, US

American Heritage Schools is currently accepting applications for a Physical Education Teacher.

Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge

Ensure a high-quality learning experience; plan and implement learning tasks with purpose and innovation:

Follow the AHS curriculum framework/scope and sequence

Articulate instructional purpose and learning outcomes

Design structured lessons and activities with a focus on student engagement and critical thinking

Curate and design resources and incorporate instructional technologies aligned with learning outcomes

Provide clear expectations for learning, clear explanations of content, and use academic language

Align activities, assignments, questions, and discussions with learning outcomes

Enter all lesson activities, assignments, and assessments into the school’s learning management system one week in advance by each Friday afternoon; include due dates for all assignments and assessments so that they are visible in student and parent calendars

Ensure learning by all students by frequently monitoring student understanding

Assess learning in a variety of ways, using formative and summative measures including but not limited to traditional and alternative assessments; prepare and administer semester and/or final exams and standardized tests

Provide timely and relevant feedback to students and parents; enter grades into the school learning management/student information systems weekly

Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions

Differentiate and modify learning tasks according to student need; implement accommodations as directed

Demonstrate caring and respect in interactions with students

Establish routines and procedures for a productive physical environment

Monitor student behavior so that students take ownership and contribute to a positive, productive learning environment

Maintain standards of appropriate discipline in accordance with school rules and the student handbook

Provide for students’ safety and general welfare

Proactively communicate with parents, principals, and academic advisors

Prepare progress reports and provide comments as needed

Conduct parent/teacher conferences quarterly and as needed

Be an active contributor to the school’s curriculum; provide feedback and share resources with colleagues

Contribute to team-planning; attend and engage in professional learning communities (formal cross-campus meetings for collaboration and intensive reflection upon instructional practices and desired student outcomes); attend team, department, and staff meetings

Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning

Prepare for and attend required events including but not limited to Back to School Night, Meet and Greets, Conference Days, and Professional Development Days

Provide required weekly extra help after school

If teaching in the Academy Program, provide expert differentiated instruction and demonstrate strategies for meeting the needs of students with mild learning differences

Manage facility and equipment for specialized instructional areas such as Science, Engineering, etc. as warranted. Examples include Science and Engineering labs, Environmental Education Center, Dance rooms, Theaters, Gymnasium, Weight Room, etc.

Coordinate and attend events for specialized instructional areas as warranted including but not limited to Open House, Pre-Professional Education Night, Fine Arts Festival, Theater Productions, Band and Orchestra Concerts, School Fairs/Contests,…