Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Physical Education
Date Posted:
8/16/2023
Location:
Great Valley Middle School
Date Available:
08/22/2023
Closing Date:
08/25/2023
Physical Education / Health Teacher
Part-Time (.5) Contracted Position
Great Valley Middle School
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' awareness and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, biological functions, and the importance of hygiene and exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards good health.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers Health Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, physiology, anatomy, and biological functions.
- Develops students' concepts in nutrition, food groups, diet, caloric intake, vitamins, and related topics.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
E.O.E
To apply, please complete the online application, submit a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of reference, (one must be from a direct supervisor), PA Health/Physical Education Certificate, unofficial transcripts, and current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114,
and Act 24 (PDE6004 Form) clearances.
Applications accepted until 8/25/23.
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