Physical Education/Health Educator-High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: High School Physical Education / Health Educator

SCHOOL: MRHS

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be NH certified or in the process of obtaining NH certification

REPORTS TO: Building Administration

HOURS: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates and maintains a safe, welcoming, and constructive physical education environment and health classroom for all students

Builds positive relationships with students to enhance instruction and contributes to the overall climate and culture of the school building.

Plans and executes comprehensive and engaging, social studies courses based on state standards and district curriculum maps

Uses updated pedagogical practices and techniques to engage learners in Social Studies curriculum

Selects up to date and relevant resources that enhances learner understanding and help makes content material relevant to students

Utilizes current grading practices to accurately communicate mastery to students and parents

Ensures modifications and accommodations are in place for students to access Social Studies curriculum

Monitors and evaluates student performance on assessments, adjusting instruction to accommodate student learning and provide necessary re-teaching opportunities

Upholds and enforces school procedures, rules, and operations to ensure student safety

Collaborates with colleagues to plan, share, and integrate instructional goals, objectives and methods within the Social Studies department and across the larger school community

Communicates with parents in a professional manner to provide support/resources for student success

Participates in professional growth activities and completes a professional development plan that includes professional conferences and workshops related to best practices in the field of science education

Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, rhythms and movement, individual, dual & team sports, build understanding of mental and physical health issues and ways to remain healthy in body and mind and can be transferred to life beyond the classroom

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that is consistent with the physical limitations, needs, and capabilities of individual students and / or groups of students

Models active and healthy habits in courses

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in area of certification

Experience working with students of middle/high school age preferred

Our mission is to create a respectful, secure, and engaging learning environment. We strive to motivate all students to become knowledgeable, independent, lifelong learners who will be ethical, effective citizens of their local and global communities."