Physical Education and Health Teacher

SUMMARY:
Individuals selected will be responsible for teaching Physical Education and Health at the Secondary level. Knowledge and skills required include expertise in Physical Education and Health instruction for students, curriculum development and delivery, classroom management, student assessment, as well as written and oral communication.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Qualified candidates will demonstrate the following:
 

• prior experience, interest, and skill in working effectively with middle-level school students
• desire and ability to work cooperatively with other department members
• a positive attitude and strong human relations skills
• excellent classroom management skills: ability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles.
• openness and availability to students
• teaching effectiveness.

 
Education and Experience:
Commitment to working effectively with students and families from diverse cultural, ability, and economic backgrounds; demonstrated preparation, skill, and commitment to providing for the individual learning needs of all students; ability to create positive, inclusive learning environments for all students; skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches; ability to organize and plan for student learning; familiarity with current teaching/learning theories; skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships; diversity of interests and experience.
 
 
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field.
• Secondary Physical Education and Health licensure.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Driver’s license.
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License

 
Compensation and Schedule:
FTE; 1.0
Salary follows the HEA Contract.