High School Physical Education and Health Teacher - Vacancy ID: 226739

Platteville School District

JOB TITLE:                         High School Physical Education and Health Teacher

CLASSIFICATION:  Professional Staff

JOB OBJECTIVE: This position requires a dynamic teacher with the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide students with rigorous and high-quality learning experiences in Health and Physical Education. 

REPORTS TO:  High School Administrative Team and District Administrator

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a Health (#1910) and Physical Education Teacher (#1530) License and Adaptive Physical Education (#1860).
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of records, discussions, and other correspondence regarding all school or related matters.

• Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for routine decisions in the absence of an immediate supervisor.

• Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

PRIMARY DUTIES:           

 Essential Role Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Physical Education and Health teacher in support of all learners in an inclusive classroom setting.

• Monitor students’ academic progress and use data collection and analysis to guide instructional decisions.

• Collaborate with colleagues, including special education case managers and student services personnel, to provide a range of academic and social-emotional support to students in inclusive classroom settings.

• Develop positive relationships and engage in open reciprocal communication with students and families.

• The educator will provide involvement, guidance, and support for Health career pathways. 

• Perform other duties as directed by building administration.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Passionate about student learning.

• An active supporter and ally for equity.

• Experience teaching using differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, hands-on learning activities,  and authentic assessment.

• Experience working in student-centered teams collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.

• Interest or experience in advising/coaching/co-curricular activities.

• Supervising and maintaining the school equipment and facilities. 

• Prepares and maintains a budget and selects and completes requisitions for instructional materials.

• Collaboration with community, career, and technical partners.  

This position description is illustrative and does not necessarily specify all tasks and duties of this position.  The District reserves the right to change this position description as needed.