High School Teacher: Health & Physical Education

Upper Darby School District•Drexel Hill, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Upper Darby School District is seeking applicants for a full-time Health & Physical Education position at Upper Darby High School. The job goal is to participate, as a member of the instructional staff, in directing the learning of high school students, directed toward the attainment of general and specific objectives of the curricula of the school, and of the school district.

Requirements

PA Instructional Certificate: Health & Physical Education PK-12
BA required in appropriate major study
Knowledge of content in certification area
Classroom/group management skills
Ability to use instructional materials and equipment
Knowledge of child growth and development
Instructional skills
Planning Skills
Human Relations Skills
Must be able to organize a classroom to deliver the Upper Darby School District Health and Physical Education program.
Strong communication and motivational skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with, instruct, and work with students, staff and parents.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide performing opportunities for students.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Maintain good classroom organization, management and discipline.
Conduct an ongoing assessment of student progress in order to provide instruction to ensure continuous student growth.
Provide the Upper Darby School District Music Program for each student in conjunction with the goals of the Strategic Plan.
Demonstrate appropriate planning, the use of a variety of instructional techniques and strategies, and the incorporation of technology where possible to supplement instruction.
Maintain student records including all required paperwork.
Communicate regularly with parents and be available for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Pursue ongoing professional growth opportunities.
Plan purposeful assignments for volunteer(s).
Attend staff meetings, and department meetings and serve on building and District committees as required.