Physical Education and Health Teacher

Barrington Public SchoolsBarrington RITITLE: Physical Education and Health Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: 1.K-12 Physical Education and Health Teacher Certificate Granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education Certification Degree and Additional Content Certification at the Awareness level for Right to Read or will become trained upon hireREPORTS TO: Principal and Assistant Superintendent To support Barringtons commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion respect and equity in education the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity diversity and GOAL: PE/Health teachers plan facilitate implement and deliver the full instructional program using cross-disciplinary approaches. These professionals are responsible for guiding students at multiple levels to reach or exceed grade level expectations encouraging each child to reach their full QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates expertise in Physical Education and Health interdisciplinary teaching deep learning competencies performance assessments strong distance learning skills national and state physical education and health standards and skills and social-emotional RESPONSIBILITIES:Teaches courses in PE/Health using the Barrington Public Schools the tenets and curriculum of a balanced PE/Health program involving decision making and skill the core literacy standards and expectations aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Right to many opportunities for applying what they know through discussions writing project-based learning play and Deep Learning critical thinking communication citizenship character creativity and collaboration. Develops knowledge of the purpose structure and operation of cultural relevance and culturally responsive and sustaining teaching current material from the mass-media available to students; plans and guides discussions of current problems against the materials being students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local state national and world problems using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as the foundation. Promotes the attainment of the Districts Mission Vision and Strategic strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver the curriculum and understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline and Deep Learning and prepares lessons to optimize learning using the Deep Learning Design Template as a framework where deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students engaging students in rigorous learning experiences using effective questioning techniques and relating instruction to the students life and to prior and future learning connected to Universal Design for to and implement plans including but not limited to IEPs 504s and individual health plans for students with unique needsReinforces strong student engagement and excellent student work student learning using various collaborative grouping structures appropriate to the instructional students to regularly engage in high-level activities including application and analysis of information as defined by the Deep Learning and interprets several types of assessments or tasks of and for accurate student records because of the monitoring of regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of appropriate referrals and is prepared with credible and accurate student voice in establishing and enforcing effective and positive classroom rules curriculum and procedures designed to ensure safety and enhance all facets of the instructional delivery system so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use and ensures smooth transitions maximizes time on tasks and guarantees the efficient distribution of technology to deliver the curriculum and specially designed instruction more high and clear students in monitoring their own progress and engaging in reflection and iteration of learning connected to Visible Learning to collaborative planning and collaborates regularly and professionally with colleagues students and parents; communicates immediately with all when there are responsibility for personal professional in school events and in-school and/or department improvement effortsPerforms administrative duties including budgeting ordering supplies etc. as duties as assigned by supervisorSKILLS REQUIRED:Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals test data technical procedures or governmental regulationsAbility to engage in distance and face to face instructionStrong technology skillsAbility to draft reports business correspondence and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups staff parents and the publicAbility to calculate figures and amounts Ability to utilize current technology for instruction communication data analysis and access to researchAbility to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesAbility to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific fieldAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the communityAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school committee duties as assigned by the CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard view a computer screen and sit or stand for extended periods. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend stoop kneel reach with hands and arms grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move from location to location lift items weighing up to 30 pounds and engage in restraints following CPI. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of the contract to be determined by the Superintendent in accordance with the NEAB contract. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to the School Committee policy on evaluation of teaching staff.

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