What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education & History Teacher position at Burr Oak Community School?
Physical Education & History Teacher
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
- A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s)
- A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
- Excellent attendance record
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
- Skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships; the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
Other Information
Reports to: Dean of Students & Superintendent
Work Schedule: 185 Day Contract
7:30 am - 3:30 pm on most days
This position is for a K-12 Physical Education teacher. An endorsement, or the ability to obtain an endorsement, to teach one hour of HS Social Studies also is prefered
Responsibilities
- Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
- Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population
- Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
- Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
- Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
- Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
- Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
- Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
- Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development