What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Teacher SY 26-27 position at Navarre Middle School?
| Health Teacher POSITION TITLE: Health Teacher POSITION SUMMARY: The class schedule will include sections of a course that integrates both Health and Physical Education in one year-long course. The specific class schedule will be determined on a yearly basis. There are unique duties and qualifications for this position.
DUTIES: Teachers will be expected to: • Provide effective and engaging instruction and assessment to students on a daily basis. • Demonstrate excellent knowledge of subject area and implement strategies to guide all students towards mastery within a diverse student population. This includes facilitating active student participation and utilizing effective questioning strategies that engage all students. • Establish a classroom environment that welcomes, motivates, and meets the unique needs of a diverse student population. Develop positive and professional teacher-student relationships. • Effectively manage student behavior and maintain a classroom that is safe, conducive to student learning, and consistent with district and school policies regarding student behavior. • Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with parents regarding student attendance, behavior, and performance in a way that builds relationships and positively impacts student outcomes. • Motivate students to perform and produce to their highest ability level and provide individual assistance to students. Provide accommodations consistent with students’ IEPs or 504 plans. • Communicate openly and professionally with fellow teachers and administration. • Be organized, punctual, professional, and thorough with all assigned duties, meetings, and responsibilities. • Follow all laws and district policies related to assigned duties and responsibilities. • Possess the qualifications necessary to perform all the duties unique to this position as outlined in the special qualifications section below. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must hold a valid Indiana teacher license in health and physical education and be highly qualified in both. |