E​/Health Teacher; Leave Replacement

Job Summary: Fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students and evaluates student performance and progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and the whole group, which may include at-risk or special needs youth.
• Utilizes and maintains district/building curricular and student learning objectives.
• Maintains classroom discipline and uses effective classroom management skills.
• Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student achievement.
• Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformity with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines, and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
• Demonstrates overall proficiency in the four domains of instruction as found in the Danielson Framework, including Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibility.
• Collects and interprets a variety of data and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Attends and participates in PLC group as well as required meetings or other activities as deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in accordance with CBA.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel and provides input into the evaluation as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning preferred
• Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to differentiate instruction
• Evidence of ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public
• Aware of current educational developments and applications
• Demonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities
• Willingness, interest, and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision
• Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards
• Collaborate with a vertical team of music specialists and peer specialists within the building.

Job Requirements and

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and current valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate for the assignment. Must meet ESSA criteria for an assignment.
• Must possess a P.E./Health/Fitness endorsement.
• Successful teaching experience in related subject areas and/or grade level is preferred. If no prior experience, must have successful student teaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Often within the following ranges:

• Seldom (less than 10%):
  Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Limited (10-30%):
  Standing
• Moderate (31-60%):
  Sitting
• Frequent (61-100%):
  Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs
• Lifting up to 50 lbs;
  Exposure to human-borne pathogens;
  Lift assist over 50 lbs;
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