PE/Health Teacher (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dallas is seeking a dedicated PE/Health Teacher for grades 9-12. The role involves developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Texas teacher certificate. This position requires strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction, as well as the ability to adapt to changing educational needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction required.
• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans for grades 9-12.
• Evaluate and record students' progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student information.

Skills

Flexibility

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - PE/Health Teacher (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20250515-028)

Job Description

PE/Health Teacher (Grades: 9-12) - (RTP20250515-028)

Description

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support the building principal to ensure on-site administration and execution of the district's educational programs, policies, regulations, and quality instruction for all students in a safe and healthy environment.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using various media and methods to motivate students and utilize available instruction time effectively.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share responsibility for interpreting educational programs to the community through activities such as open house and PTA meetings.
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides, paraprofessionals, and student teachers (when applicable).
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the evaluation system in conformance with district guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and documents required by the school and district.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle objects; talk or hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand and walk. Must routinely lift/move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is required. A remote work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees, as regular attendance and performing duties at the worksite are essential.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with endorsements for the assigned subject and level
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience
• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Willingness to stay current with professional developments