Health .5 and Psychology .5

Position starting: 08/14/2026
FTE: 1

Hiring Manager: Jason Flinders
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Certificate required:

• Secondary education

Health and Psychology endorsements is required

Health and Psychology

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal to develop students awareness and understanding of physiology health and nutrition biological functions and the importance of hygiene and exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards good health.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school secondary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other secondary professional staff members especially within grade level to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.