High School Teacher Health Physical Education August 2025
High School Teacher Health Physical Education August 2025
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Job Description
Permanent Position Beginning August 2025
The Upper Darby School District is seeking applicants for a fulltimeHealth & Physical Education position atUpper Darby High School.
Qualifications:
1. PA Instructional Certificate: Health & Physical Education PK12
Outofstate educators and anyone seeking an emergency certificate should review the guidelines set by the PA Department of Education. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at:
BA required in appropriate major study masters preferred but not required.
3. Knowledge of content in certification area
4. Classroom/group management skills
5. Ability to use instructional materials and equipment
6. Knowledge of child growth and development
7. Instructional skills
8. Planning Skills
9. Human Relations Skills
10. Must be able to organize a classroom to deliver the Upper Darby School District Health and Physical Education program.
11. Strong communication and motivational skills.
12. Ability to effectively communicate with instruct and work with students staff and parents.
Job Goal:
To participate as a member of the instructional staff in directing the learning ofhighschool students. Such participation shall be directed toward attainment of general and specific objectives of the curricula of the school and of the school district.
Essential Functions:
1. Provide performing opportunities for students.
2. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
3. Maintain good classroom organization management and discipline.
4. Conduct an ongoing assessment of student progress in order to provide instruction to ensure continuous student growth.
5. Provide the Upper Darby School District Music Program for each student in conjunction with the goals of the Strategic Plan.
6. Demonstrate appropriate planning the use of a variety of instructional techniques and strategies and the incorporation of technology where possible to supplement instruction.
7. Maintain student records including all required paperwork.
8. Communicate regularly with parents and be available for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
9. Pursue ongoing professional growth opportunities.
10. Plan purposeful assignments for volunteer(s).
11. Attend staff meetings and department meetings and serve on building and District committees as required.
Our Mission:
It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers with effective communication skills empowering them to adapt to an everchanging world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learners mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.
Our Belief Statements:
- Upper Darby School Districts academic programs are based on the following beliefs:
We believe:
- All individuals are capable of learning.
- Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
- Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
- Successful learning experiences build selfesteem.
- Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
- Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
- Critical thinking problem solving and decisionmaking are essential life skills.
- Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
- Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
- The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
- Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
- Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
- Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
- Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
- Education is the responsibility of the entire community the school the family and most importantly the individual.
The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs activities or employment practices on the basis of race color national origin sexual orientation disability age religion ancestry union membership or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with federal law including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Employment Type
Full-Time
