Middle School Physical Education/Health Teacher

Fargo Public Schools•Fargo, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Physical Education/Health Teacher creates a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth, establishes effective rapport with pupils, and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge appropriate to their abilities. The teacher builds positive relationships with parents and staff members and teaches the district-approved curriculum in accordance with state requirements and district policies and procedures. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position under a teacher's contract at Ben Franklin Middle School. The position is scheduled to begin in the second semester, with a stated availability date of January 18, 2027; the posting also says the position will start January 17, 2027. The salary range is $47,393–$91,468.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education/Health Education or equivalent.
North Dakota teaching license.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of teaching experience.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Teach the district-approved curriculum and instruct pupils in citizenship and the basic subject matter required by state law and district regulations and procedures.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, provide individualized and small-group instruction, and adapt the curriculum to each pupil's needs.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences and keep current substitute notes or plans available.
Communicate regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day through newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, and other means.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support an effective learning atmosphere consistent with the building administrative team's philosophy.
Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth; maintain accurate records and prepare progress reports using district-approved software and programs, as required by law and district policy.
Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
Create a learning environment using functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards in collaboration with the building principal to support safety and a positive school climate.
Participate in mandatory or position-appropriate training required by the district.