Anticipated: Physical Education/Health Teacher

Job SummaryThe K-12 Physical Education teacher will be responsible for student achievement and character development.Job DescriptionThe Physical Education teacher will perform all or some of the following Job description:Set and hold students to extremely high academic and behavioral standardsRelentlessly demonstrate and embody the REACH values (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, Hard Work) and ensure that students exhibit the same valuesDeliver measurable student academic growth and increase each individual student's achievement Core Instructional ExcellenceAssess every student's mastery of the content and diagnose areas of student misunderstandingDemonstrate strong content knowledge; all information conveyed to students is factually accurateModel responses and provide visual anchors; lead students through guided and independent practice and regularly check for understandingEnsure academic rigor by asking increasingly difficult questions, accepting only high quality student responses and posting examples of high quality workUse high-engagement strategies (e.g. rapid fire questioning, non-verbal responses, etc)Meet needs of range of students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of workCreate positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment with high "joy-factor" so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellenceSet and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school's overall visionDiscuss, celebrate, and reinforce character skillsEmbrace and use school culture systemsDesign classroom space to reinforce school values and culture with obvious, posted examples of outstanding academics and characterSet measurable, ambitious yet attainable goals for the year and for each interim assessment cycleUse data from interim assessments, quizzes and informal assessments to inform instructionInternalize standards and scope and sequence (for own grade/subject and the grades one year before and one year after) and know how standards are assessedThoughtfully plan lessons and develop and implement specific strategies to ensure that each student achieves dramatic gainsBuild rapport with students outside of class (e.g. lunches with scholars, special events) so students understand unambiguously that teachers care about themInvest parents and families in their children's academic success through regular communication of success and challengesReflect on successes and areas of growth around all areas of teaching; seek to improve performance; receive feedback eagerlyWork with coach, grade-level chair and school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skillsUse system to capture and check action items and prioritize work appropriatelyEnthusiastically participate in structured and informal learning and development opportunitiesCollaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment across the entire schoolAssume responsibility for every single scholar's success by holding all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips, etcCreate unit plans, lesson plans, or other instructional materials as needed to ensure student success across the entire network.Medical and dental benefits are offered with this position. Salary ranges from $67,000-$83,000.