What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and PE Teacher - Middle School position at Maconaquah School Corp?
Job Descrition:
- Plan and deliver effective health and physical education instruction for students in grades 6-8.
- Create a safe, respectful, structured learning environment for all students.
- Teach students the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices related to physical activity, nutrition, mental and emotional wellness, personal safety, and overall well-being.
- Provide physical education experiences that promote fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork, and lifelong physical activity.
- Collaborate with grade-level, content-area, and school teams as part of a professional learning community.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
- Support school-wide expectations for student behavior, attendance, academic effort, and positive school culture.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
- Supervise students appropriately in classrooms, gyms, locker rooms, outdoor spaces, and other instructional settings.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent conferences, and other school-related responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Valid Indiana teaching license or ability to obtain appropriate licensure.
- Licensure or certification appropriate for middle school health and physical education instruction preferred.
- Strong knowledge of health education, physical education, adolescent development, and effective instructional practices.
- Ability to build positive relationships with middle school students.
- Strong classroom management, supervision, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to create safe and inclusive physical activity experiences for students with varying abilities and needs.
- Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to ongoing school improvement efforts.
- Commitment to continuous professional growth and student success.
- Willingness to accept extracurricular positions.
Salary : $47,000 - $72,000