Woodland Middle School seeks an innovative, creative, and energetic physical education and health teacher who is ready to move our programs forward. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health education, a clear understanding of the role that strength and conditioning plays in physical education and athletics programs, and a proven ability to teach our students the skills and habits of mind that will encourage a lifelong habit of wellness and fitness. The door is open to mold and shape our health and physical education programs for the next decade, so vision, excitement, and commitment are key qualifications. If this sounds like you, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate with proper endorsements for assignment
• Well-developed management skills, people skills, and effective communication skills
• Experience in data analysis and instructional design responsiveness to data
• Growth mindset and belief that all children can learn at high levels
• Team player willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
• Experience working with diverse students and families, and a commitment to advocating for all children
• Additional endorsements in other subject areas are preferred, but not required
• Candidates will need to demonstrate an ability to use a variety of teaching strategies addressing differing student learning styles, often within the same class setting and blocks of time
• Well-developed management skills, technology skills, people skills, and effective communication skills
• Regular and punctual attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Preference in the screening of applications will be given to bilingual candidates

Skills:

• Ability to speak clearly to students, other teachers, parents, and administration officials
• Ability to explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority and in a clear and concise way so that students can understand and keeps their attention
• Ability to deal with students from different backgrounds and abilities
• Ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Ability to engage parents and healthy relationships with students and faculty
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent organizational, planning and implementation skills
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Strong technology skills - proficiency in online office and collaboration tools, for example Google Apps and Classroom
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills with adults and students alike

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establish Strong School and Classroom Culture:

• Cultivate a healthy classroom and school culture, modeling an approach to learning which emphasizes risk-taking, respect, curiosity and constant commitment to quality improvement
• Establish/encourage a culture of flexible and collaborative collegiality in which mission and goals of the school are the foremost focus of all decision making; lead students to handle adversity and ambiguity well
• Thrive in an innovative, reflective culture that demands flexibility and quick adjustments to meet student needs

Deliver Excellent Results:

• Teach high-quality project, problem and/or inquiry-based lessons
• Plan units of study and daily lessons with clear outcomes that students can understand
• Plan with the end in mind using UBD (Understanding by Design) principles
• Plan high-interest, multi-media, fast-paced lessons
• Daily use of formative assessment to guide instruction
• Seek additional knowledge about how to diagnose students’ misconceptions and correct quickly

Collaborate with Colleagues:

• Seek, provide and implement high-quality feedback from/to colleagues
• Collaboration with grade-level and subject colleagues on all common courses taught
• Model a growth mindset and foster continuous learning in students, families and colleagues
• Open classroom doors to colleagues, families and community members
• Observe peers teaching and provide feedback to improve teaching and learning
• Create and support common school-wide systems
• Assist in special projects as needed and other duties as assigned or assumed

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
• Communicate and collaborate with parent and the school community
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning, work collaboratively with colleagues
• Teach the District-approved curriculum
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Recognize and manage conditions which may lead to student control problems
• Establish clear parameters for student “in classroom” conduct and makes these expectations known
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Create a climate of mutual respect between the teacher and their students
• Develop substitute plans when absent in enough detail for continued learning
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
 
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.