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Health and Wellness 6th-8th Grade Teacher (Spanish)
The mission of Aurora Charter School is to operate a center of learning that embraces academic excellence and celebrates the gift of Latino culture.
Our unique dual language program is designed around the three pillars of dual language education; Bilingualism and Biliteracy, high academic achievement, and socio-cultural competence. We strive to ensure that each child develops strong biliteracy skills, achieves at their highest potential, and develops a socio-cultural competence that helps them develop into noble citizens of our community.Â
Job Summary:
At Aurora Charter School, we believe our greatest resource is the people who form our team.  The Health and Wellness 6th-8th Grade Teacher under the supervision of the principal is responsible for creating a dual-language immersion (Spanish) classroom environment that develops student’s awareness and understanding of health and nutrition, biological functions, the importance of mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards healthy habits for life. This class will be taught entirely in Spanish.Â
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Develops and administers Health Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.Â
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Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, anatomy and biological functions.Â
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Develops students’ concepts in nutrition and related topics.Â
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Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
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Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
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Collaborates with other staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings, Aurora professional development opportunities and committees.Â
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Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including curriculum nights, parent/teacher conferences and school events.Â
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:Â
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Bilingual (English/Spanish), possess an Academic Spanish level Â
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Knowledge of current health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles and levels.
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Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
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Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
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Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all internal and external individuals who support our students and families.Â
Education and Experience:
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MN teaching license in Health Education
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Must be proficient in Academic SpanishÂ
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Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment, must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License or state identification, must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check, and must comply with organizational and district policies.Â
Physical Requirements:Â
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Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds. Â
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Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
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Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
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FLSA: Exempt
192 Teacher Days
Fiscal Year: 2022-2023