Health Teacher at Westlake High School

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Teacher at Westlake High School is responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students. This role involves supervising students, monitoring and evaluating their outcomes, and fostering an environment conducive to their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The teacher will also develop instructional plans and materials, maintain professional competence, and keep appropriate records.

Requirements

Conferred bachelor’s degree (by August 1st) or higher and meets licensure requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
Evidence of exemplary human relation skills.
Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
Serves on special committees.
Other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement and Building Principal.
Assists students in developing critical-thinking abilities by gaining an understanding of the content’s concepts.