Middle School Teacher - Health Education

TITLE OF VACANCY: Middle School Teacher - Health Education
LOCATION: Franklin Middle School
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Education
2. Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with middle school Health endorsement

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement
2. Employ creative methods of instruction and utilize a variety of materials within the structure of the designated curriculum
3. Design and organize lessons to provide every student maximum opportunities to participate and be successful
4. Modify lessons in an effort to provide students with choices and variety based on academic/or physical skill levels
5. Promote healthy living by providing visuals that may include posters, bulletin boards, pictures, data, classroom expectations and procedures
6. Provide students with specific, constructive and positive feedback; actively pursue interaction with students to guide learning; and model/encourage the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
7. Design lessons to allow for the use of technology
8. Teach students how to monitor effort and exercise intensity
9. Conduct physical fitness testing using Fitness Gram and use the data collected to guide instruction
10. Implement and maintain school-wide efforts using the Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH)

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Until Filled
EFFECTIVE DATE:
First contractual day of the
District 186 180-day calendar
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;
Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule