SUMMARY:
To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitude and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for Elementary, Middle or High school education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Plan, teach, and assess student performance in Health and Wellness classes, including yoga and physical education.
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Create and maintain a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and welcoming in order to optimize student capabilities, develop a love of learning, and promote academic risk taking
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Develop lesson plans and instructional material to implement district-approved curriculum and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
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Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths, including students with disabilities and English learners
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Attend monthly faculty and department meetings
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Collaborate with a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to develop common assessments and implement effective teaching strategies.
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Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare quarterly student report cards.
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Regularly contact (through face-to-face meetings, e-mail, and by phone) families regarding student progress
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Attend professional development to continually improve practice
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Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness and/or Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Massachusetts DESE Certification
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Physical Education (5-12)
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Preference for additional certification in Health/Family and Consumer Science (9-12)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to work with children.
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Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.