Secondary Area I School_Teacher, Spanish (Chamblee HS) 2026-2027

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamblee High School in Atlanta seeks a dedicated Health Education/ Physical Education teacher to deliver engaging health, nutrition and wellbeing instruction aligned with district goals. The position emphasizes collaboration with colleagues to foster student achievement and healthy life choices.

The ideal candidate holds state certification in Health Education, demonstrates strong classroom management, and collaborates with staff to promote wellness initiatives. Exempt status applies.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: State Certification as a Health Education Teacher.
• Master's Degree preferred for advancement and instruction.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers Health Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, anatomy, and biological functions.
• Develops students' concepts in nutrition, food groups, diet, caloric intake, vitamins, and related topics.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Attends seminars, workshops or professional meetings to stay current.
• Organizes and maintains record-keeping, grading, and reporting as required by district procedures.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to school standards and policies.
• Coordinates with other professional staff and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions instructional aids and maintains inventory records.

Skills

Health education knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Communication with students

Communication with parents

Data analysis

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Computer networks

Software applications

Job description

Chamblee High School is seeking a Spanish Teacher who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Grade/Schedule: E

Salary Schedules: E-Schedule.

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 Health Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, anatomy, and biological functions.
• Develops students' concepts in nutrition, food groups, diet, caloric intake, vitamins, and related topics.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• 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 to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• 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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• [State] State Certification as a Health Education Teacher.
• [State] State Certification as a Physical Education Teacher preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status

Exempt