PE, Health, and Wellness Teacher

Position:    

PE, Health, and Wellness Teacher

Reports to:

Director of Elementary and Middle School

Classification:

Exempt

Supervises:

None

Scope of Work:
Provides classroom instruction in one of the specialty areas and helps plan events specifically related to their instructional focus

Experience Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Experience teaching in specific content area 


• 2 years classroom teaching experience preferred

• Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

General Responsibilities:

Design and prepare an inviting and challenging environment using a full array of content specific materials, texts, and online applications. Prepare students for achievement in your content area:  World Language, Art, Music, PE, Nature or Design Lab/STEM as well as for their safety and well being. Communicate and collaborate with families and colleagues regarding the progress of students and their individualized learning needs.  

Specific Responsibilities:

Specialist Program & Student Services:

• Demonstrate competency with methods and learning in your specialty


• Plan and implement curriculum appropriate to your specialty


• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists in innovating new curricula or areas of study


• Prepare an environment in which furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the class


• Set clear expectations for responsibilities and class routines


• Give lessons to students in groups (and to individual students as applicable)


• Prepare students for school events such as the Art and Design Showcase, Winter and Spring Concerts, Spanish Assembly, Toddler Olympics, Field Day, dLab Shark Tank, etc.


• Teach extensions to the curriculum as needed such as Open Studio. (may be included as part of the After School Enrichment Program)


• Recognize when students are not progressing as expected and communicate this to administration and families for collaboration and follow-up


• Follow recommendations for students with an IEP, 504, neuropsych evaluation, or who receive support through a specialist (Early Intervention, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) and ensure that they have the supports in place to be successful


• Support students with individual behavioral plans


• Train and supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills

Constituent Relations:

• Build productive relationships with parents through parent education events and parent meetings if concerns arise


• Build positive relations with community organizations to support specific classroom curriculum and service learning

Administration:

• Prepare progress reports for each child (twice yearly) to assess skills and progress in your area of study


• Submit progress reports to administration


• Maintain class attendance 


• Work collaboratively with administration to address concerns regarding  students, parents and staff


• Report all accidents/ incidents to administration and complete accident forms as needed


• Attend weekly faculty meetings and specialist meetings as scheduled


• Attend all mandatory events


• Perform recess duties

School Culture

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics


• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions


• Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community


• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student, parent and colleague


• Assist in planning school events, including Family Fundays which occur four times a year

Professional Development

• Attend in-service training as provided by Riverbend School


• Attend one goal-related conference per year to further professional development

Other

• Take on duties as assigned

It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort.  All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.