Secondary Teacher - PE/Health (2025-26 school year)

Michigan City Area Schools•Michigan City, IN

About The Position

General Purpose To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Meet professional teacher education requirements of Michigan City Area Schools and State of Indiana
Possess or be eligible for Indiana certification
Relevant teaching or student teaching experience

Responsibilities

develop course syllabi and lesson plans
plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
collaborate with department to provide consistent and sequenced educational experiences aligned to appropriate state standards
establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
prepare classroom for class activities
provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
use relevant technology to support instruction
observe and evaluate student's performance and development
assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
provide appropriate feedback on work
encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
prepare required reports on students and activities
manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
establish positive relationships with students by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities