Dietitian, Sr. jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Countryside Academy Middle School is seeking a certified middle and high school Physical Education and Health teacher for grades 7 through 9. Certification in this field would be ideal. Position would entail teaching 5 sections of Physical Education and Health, as well as Athletic Director responsibilities.

Job Type Description

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ HEALTH TEACHER with Athletic Director Role

Reports To: Building Principal

Employed By: Academy Board

Description:

Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of special needs students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited college or university or
• Hold a bachelor's degree with the desire to obtain a teacher certification via an alternative teaching program. (paid for by the academy)
• Applicant must be Highly Qualified and Endorsed for this position with a Valid Michigan

Teaching Certificate (MB Physical Education, MC PE and Health, )

• Prior experience teaching English Language Arts or Middle School preferred.
• Strong knowledge of elementary education curriculum and instructional strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and safe classroom environment for all students.

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum
• Articulate a plan of instruction for multi-age grouping in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
• Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources and environmental (FARE) themes
• Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
• Outcome based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
• Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning
• Classroom Management
• Create classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
• Establish procedures and classroom rules
• Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator
• Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
• Record attendance, lunch and grades for all students
• Promote a clean and safe working environment

Communication

• Communicate expectations to students
• Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis
• Communicate volunteer needs to parents
• Make contributions to Academy newsletters

Leadership

• Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
• Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in "action plan" for improvement if needed
• Contribute to the leadership of the "Staff Cabinet"
• Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board
• Advance the Academy's Athletic Programs

Total Learning Environment

• Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
• Monitor the safety of all children
• Monitor appropriateness of computer use in accordance with acceptable use permit

Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance
• MI Retirement Benefits
• Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
• Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)
• Salary Based on Experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Working in education/ with students: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching License MB or MC endorsement preferred (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Benton Harbor, MI 49022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person