PE/Health Teacher (JR High Level)

TITLE: Secondary Teacher (Grades 6-12)

CONTRACT TERMS: 10 Months   

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

 To create a flexible secondary program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal student growth demonstrated by multiple student data points; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for future grade level expectations in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members; to create effective lesson plans reflective of district’s curriculum map and current state endorsed standards; to administers praise and constructive feedback; and create a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program in accordance with the WUSD curriculum.

Teaches one or more subjects to students in public secondary school by performing the following duties.

·        Uses a variety of effective instructional instruction strategies including eliciting frequent student response, consistently monitoring student performance, providing feedback, and providing instruction with effective pacing, etc…, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

·        Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction;

·        Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom;

·        Analyzes multiple student data points to determine academic/social growth and modify instruction to maintain consistent growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports;

·        Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

·        Bachelor’s Degree required, (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited college/university;

·        Valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card;

·        Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

·        Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

·        Frequently requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

·        Frequently stooping, bending, and reaching.

·        Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.

·        Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

·        Expected responsibilities would include what a teacher would normally carry out in a typical full time work schedule.

·        Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team;

·        Dedication to provide the highest levels of service;

·        Excellent attendance and reliability;

·        Adherence to WUSD policies and procedures;

·        Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality.

TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan two to twelve weeks in advance, depending upon                                the directive given by the site administrator.

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Periodic stress due to intermediate time deadlines and timely implementation of school program particulars.

PUBLIC CONTACT: Interact primarily with students, parents, staff members, and the general public.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Principal (in accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board Policy).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Principal

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None