Long -Term Substitute Health Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides health and wellness education services to secondary students in a classroom setting, establishes effective rapport with students, and motivates students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary for a good foundation for education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches students in areas related to health education and the importance of developing healthy lifestyles.

• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

• Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

• Attends staff meetings as well as serves on staff and district committees as requested.

• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.

• Works cooperatively with Special Education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities/areas as assigned.

• Uses data to make informed decisions about students regarding behavior and academics.

• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records including attendance reports, and other records, as necessary.

• Collaborates with other department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies and interventions.

• Creates an environment conducive to learning and that is appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Interacts in a positive, constructive manner with students, families, teaching assistants and other professionals.

• Models the district Vision of “all means all” and demonstrates a willingness to become an active contributor to the school culture and our continual school improvement process.

• Demonstrates knowledge around state standards, PBIS, restorative practices, technology to support students, and professionalism.

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, other professional activities as required by the district, and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the WI Educator Standards, district teaching expectations and delivery of the WI content standards for Health, and federal or state laws pertaining to students.

• All other duties as assigned by Administration.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and diverse needs of students by providing meaningful learning experiences.

• Effectively plans using the approved curriculum, instructional strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.

• Effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.

• Systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.

• Uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that is conducive to student engagement and learning.

• Demonstrates behavior consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards, contributes to the profession, and engages in professional growth that results in improved student learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Teaching License in Health from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Education, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching Health at the secondary level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Capable on a continuous basis of standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, twisting; repetitive movement of both hands and feet; seeing with both near and far visual acuity and to hear.

2. Capable on a frequent basis of walking and moving, climbing stairs, lifting from floor to waist (up to #50), waist to shoulders (up to #25).

3. Capable on an occasional basis of pushing; pulling; lifting from shoulders to overhead (up to #25).

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

• Health

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications