Health Teacher SY

South Bend Community School Corp Navarre Middle School - South Bend, Indiana

POSITION TITLE:

Health Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The class schedule will include sections of a course that integrates both Health and Physical Education in one year‑long course. The specific class schedule will be determined on a yearly basis. There are unique duties and qualifications for this position.

• Provide effective and engaging instruction and assessment to students on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of subject area and implement strategies to guide all students towards mastery within a diverse student population. This includes facilitating active student participation and utilizing effective questioning strategies that engage all students.
• Establish a classroom environment that welcomes, motivates, and meets the unique needs of a diverse student population. Develop positive and professional teacher‑student relationships.
• Effectively manage student behavior and maintain a classroom that is safe, conducive to student learning, and consistent with district and school policies regarding student behavior.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with parents regarding student attendance, behavior, and performance in a way that builds relationships and positively impacts student outcomes.
• Motivate students to perform and produce to their highest ability level and provide individual assistance to students. Provide accommodations consistent with students’ IEPs or 504 plans.
• Communicate openly and professionally with fellow teachers and administration.
• Be organized, punctual, professional, and thorough with all assigned duties, meetings, and responsibilities.
• Follow all laws and district policies related to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Possess the qualifications necessary to perform all the duties unique to this position as outlined in the special qualifications section below.

• Must hold a valid Indiana teacher license in health and physical education and be highly qualified in both.