(1.0) Physical Education and Health Teacher

Wayne RESA•Detroit, MI

48d

About The Position

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified physical education and health teacher who will motivate each student in cultivating physical fitness and developing positive physical, social, and emotional health. The teacher will identify and implement best practices in instruction and student achievement. The teacher will develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in each student through individual and team activities and sports.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in MX or MB
A major in the subject area is strongly preferred, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree
A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
Skills in individualizing instruction
Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including colleagues, parents, and booster clubs
Superior verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Creates a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture
Exhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments
Teaches skills through activities and sports based on students' abilities
Plans a balanced physical education program through collaboration with other physical education teachers in the District
Provides individual and small-group instruction and adapts the curriculum based on the individual needs of each student
Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement
Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during class
Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution to team sports
Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of the students
Communicates with parents and counselors on student progress
Cooperates with school administration in providing physical fitness programs for school and community
Supervises students in in-and-out-of-classroom activities as assigned
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
Maintains professional growth through attendance at professional development activities
Executes other duties assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administrator

Benefits

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution.
The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements.
Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement.
Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.
Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
Dental, vision, and life insurance:
The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees who have family coverage at 30 hours/week and single coverage at 20 hours/week.
Long-term disability coverage:
The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members.
Completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
Longevity pay.
Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.
Additionally, the children of employees living outside the district's attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice if working more than 20 hours/week.