RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Position: Middle High School Physical Education/Health Teacher

Location:River Valley Middle High School

Compensation: According to the negotiated Master Agreement with the River Valley Education Association.

Job Summary:To plan, organize and implement a classroom learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop a lifetime of fitness. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Qualifications and other requirements – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Has a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a major in Health and/or Physical Education.
• Has a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the following endorsement(s): MX or MA and
• Meets highly qualified status for the assignment as required by NCLB.
• Knowledge of Michigan Physical Education Standards.
• Has demonstrated experience working with middle high school students preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to read and interpret professional literature and reports.
• Ability to utilize and implement relevant technology.
• Interest in coaching preferred.
• Strength training experience preferred.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Reliable, regular, and punctual on-site attendance is required to perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of a teacher.
• Take all necessary precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans to facilitate active student learning. Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of individual students; and use the information to adjust teaching strategies. Assign and grade assignments and assessments; and provide appropriate feedback to students.
• Identify and implement appropriate student interventions to improve student learning. Complete appropriate student referrals for additional support/interventions.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by modeling, teaching, expecting and enforcing behavioral expectations in a firm, fair, friendly manner so kids are employable and fulfill their potential as adults.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of the students’ progress and development. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise the work of support staff, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements of the job – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, talk, hear, read, operate a computer or other learning devices, and may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to maintain composure and function effectively in a noisy, fast-moving environment and assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of students.

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS must apply through the Applicant Tracking Enterprise Online Application System: https://ats4.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=JA000561

Please upload your letter of interest, resume, reference letters, transcripts, and other pertinent information directly to your application.

Questions may be directed to Jason Oetjens, Middle High School Principal at (269) 756-7604 or email him at joetgens@rivervalleyschools.org

Date of Posting: November 13, 2023 Deadline Date: December 1, 2023 or until filled