Teacher - PE

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of "Teacher - High School" is done for the purpose of developing students’ academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This position is a 0.2 FTE for One Year Only. This position is for one Freshman Fitness class to be held during sixth period, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm, Wednesday 1:53 pm - 2:35 pm and Friday 2:41 pm - 3:25 pm. Prep time will need to be added. The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Requirements

Prior job-related experience.
Skills to motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines.
Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/ field of vision.
Teaching Credential for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
Valid Washington State Certification
Secondary certification for Health and Fitness required.

Nice To Haves

Training in Restorative Practices
Training in Culturally Responsive Education
Strong classroom management skills
Collaboration with colleagues

Responsibilities

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
Participate in the growth of an effective school climate that creates a learning environment sensitive to diverse socioeconomic groups.
Facilitate, plan, organize and implement flexible classroom and leadership curriculum in a community based environment.
Promote and model an environment that fosters high expectations, performance, respect and dignity of all students.
Demonstrate ability to further integrate technologies available, such as grading software through continuing professional development.
Work cooperatively, energetically, and productively within a CTE Department., while fostering parental involvement.
Lead and/or participate in CTE Advisory Board meetings and local Tech Prep meetings.
Energetic, motivated, positive individual focused on CTE Communication Technology Program to prepare students with employable skills.