Middle School Health and PE Teacher and Coach

Health and Physical Education Teacher and Coach

Dublin Middle School, school year. A coaching position is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and eligible for a teaching certificate in the state of Georgia
• Great communicator and teammate of the school, able to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, community, and booster club members
• Willingness to work within the mission, vision, and beliefs of Dublin City Schools and the Athletic Department Athletic Handbook
• Hold a CDL license

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers state curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, 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 grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records

Additional Duties

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

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

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, 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 regarding education and students
• 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

Certification / License

• Current Georgia Professional Standards Commission certification in elementary, middle, or high school content area
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
• Masters degree preferred

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level span preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt. 190 day contract. Placement on the DCS Salary Schedule based on GaPSC certification and verified years of experience.