What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Physical Education position at Hartford School District?
Position:This position is for a physical education teacher licensed to teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade PE. This position will work collaboratively with a second PE teacher and does NOT include the teaching of health. About Hartford Memorial Middle School:Hartford Memorial Middle School is a grade 6-8 school of approximately 300 students dedicated to the development of the whole child. We are an inclusive, energetic, and creative community that is dedicated to academic and personal growth. Successful candidates for this position must be committed to, and enthusiastic about, empowering middle school learners to play an active role in their education and their school. HMMS seeks teachers who thoroughly enjoy and are committed to middle level learners and prioritize relationships with students, families, and staff. Teachers value close collaboration to create a supportive and authentic learning environment for our learners which includes recognizing inequities and responding to them effectively, interrupting and dismantling power and privilege inequities, and engaging with students and families in ways that do not replicate societal injustices. The successful applicant will be creative, open-minded, and excited about the unique opportunities that our middle school offers. The successful candidate must be a team player who is ready to think outside the box to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners. The successful applicant will:
- Hold a Vermont Physical Education Endorsement (3-08 Pk-12);
- Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in physical education curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
- Demonstrate strong understanding of middle level learners and the nature and needs of young adolescents;
- Demonstrate understanding of SHAPE Standards;
- Be open to or have experience with collaborating with team colleagues to create a dynamic learning environment;
- Have strong classroom management skills
- Demonstrate the ability to design and implement creative and inclusive physical activities that engage all students, regardless of skill level, and foster a lifelong interest in physical activity and wellness.
