PE​/Dance Teacher - FTE - da Vinci Arts MS

Position: PE/Dance Teacher - 0.5 FTE - da Vinci Arts MS
Posting Timeline

Open Internal Only:

Open Date: 6/23/26 Close Date:
Until Filled

Open Internal & External:

Open Date: 6/25/26 Close Date:
Until Filled

This posting is open internally only for the first two (2) business days. Interviewing and hiring priority will be given to internal applicants.

Current probationary and contract professional educators are eligible to transfer until August 20th.

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Position Details

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is a 0.5 Dance/PE position. The educator will teach three sections of our Dance/FIT class. Educators must have a diverse background in dance repertoire. These classes will work closely with our Dance Program teachers to assist with strength, flexibility, social-emotional learning, positive mindsets in the Performing Arts and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The classroom teacher performs under supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has major responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge, and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordance with the established policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in order to meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturally relevant instruction; support and implement the District's Educational Racial Equity Policy; create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and community.
Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations within and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical areas, diversity of cultures and communities; implement and insure a developmentally appropriate, challenging and high-standards learning environment.
Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secure and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positive manner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
Understand central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of curriculum; apply concepts to create meaningful learning experiences designed to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity and collaborative problem-solving.
Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through self-reflection and self-reporting, teamwork, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, portfolios, peer collaboration and other measures and methods.
Establish standards, growth and learning goals for each student; develop "SMART" (Specific and strategic; Measurable; Action-oriented; Rigorous, realistic and results-focused; Timed and tracked) goals including use of baseline and progression data, identifying strategies, measures and evidence of progress standards; report on student progress throughout the school year.
Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Incumbents must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a Professional Educator.

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