HS PE/Health Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Description:

Harvest Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PreK-12. HPA is dedicated to providing students a dynamic academic program of student centered instruction in a college preparatory setting. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Highly Qualified PE/Health Teacher.

Duties:

Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student need. Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled activities and materials. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child. Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities. Uses and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment. Plans instruction and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students. Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities. Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom. Inform parents of student progress and school activities. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students, consistent with district and school education objectives. Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm. Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students. Observe behavior of children in the classroom and on the playground. May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.

Qualifications:

Must be Highly Qualified per No Child Left Behind, ADE Guidelines. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, fingerprint clearance card, and passing score on Health AEPA required for Highly Qualified status. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work cooperatively with all members of the staff and communicate effectively with parents. At least one year of field experience (student teaching) or approved internship. Previous work (professional) references, three letters of recommendation or a placement file.