Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School

Public charter school offering EMT/CFR training

Middle School Physical Education/Health Teacher

K-12 TeachingPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBronx, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
NYS certification in Physical Education is preferred.
At least two years of prior middle school teaching experience is preferred.
Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with educational technology.
Knowledge of, or ability to use, student information systems or online learning platforms such as PowerSchool and Google Classroom.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program.
Ability to provide effective learning experiences for pupils across a wide range of achievement levels.
Ability to assess pupils’ instructional and educational needs and design, develop, and implement appropriate programs.
Ability to follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.
Ability to organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.

Responsibilities

Exhibit understanding of and skills relevant to Physical Education and Health.
Make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student.
Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities.
Develop clear, logical, and sequential lesson plans.
Plan with appropriate specialists to differentiate instruction for students’ needs.
Link present content and skills with past and future learning experiences.
Use instructional strategies, including modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in content areas, to differentiate learning.
Use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning.
Monitor students’ understanding and adjust instruction when appropriate.
Provide opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully.
Explain content and demonstrate skills in varied ways to meet students’ needs.
Hold each learner individually responsible for learning.
Use assessment results to monitor and modify instruction as needed.
Use teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance.
Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment.
Organize, maintain, and use student progress records to make instructional decisions.
Monitor progress before, during, and after instruction and provide meaningful feedback.
Use acceptable grading, ranking, and scoring practices to record and report student achievement.
Use precise language and appropriate oral and written communication.
Articulate clear learning goals and lesson procedures to students.
Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect, and active listening.
Show concern for students’ emotional and physical well-being.
Maintain positive interactions with students in all school settings.
Seek information about student interests and opinions.
Enforce student behavior policies while building students’ investment in the classroom community.
Communicate behavioral expectations clearly to students and parents.
Monitor student behavior and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
Create a physical setting and routines that promote learning and minimize disruption.
Structure transitions efficiently and constructively.
Manage emergency situations in school settings.
Work cooperatively with a co-teacher, when applicable, and colleagues for students’ benefit.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the school dress code.
Interact ethically and professionally with colleagues and students.
Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
Use appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems and maintain confidentiality.
Complete classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Participate in professional growth activities, including conferences, workshops, coursework, committees, and professional organizations.
Explore and apply knowledge of new or improved instructional methods and related issues.
Identify strengths and weaknesses and seek to improve skills and professional performance.
Reflect on and improve teaching practice regularly.
Communicate with parents or guardians about student progress or problems in a timely manner.
Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourage parental involvement.
Provide parents and community members useful information about the school.
Work cooperatively with community members on school- and community-sponsored functions.
Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, share teaching insights, and coordinate student learning.
Support school goals and initiatives and complete other assigned duties.
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
NYS certification in Physical Education is preferred.
At least two years of prior teaching experience in middle school is preferred.

Middle School Physical Education/Health Teacher + $5,000 Signing Bonus!

Classification

Exempt, 10-Month Employee

Reports to

MS Principal

Overview

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking certified, or on the pathway to, an experienced Physical Education and Health teacher to provide instruction to our Middle school students. Under the general supervision of the MS Principal, Physical Education teachers work collaboratively with other teachers within their department and across other content areas.

Responsibilities

Content Knowledge and Planning

Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught (Physical Education and Health)
Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student
Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities
Develop lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential
Plan with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

Instructional Strategies

Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences
Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students
Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning
Monitor students’ understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate
Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully
Explain content and demonstrates skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students
Hold each learner individually responsible for learning

Assessment

Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed
Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance
Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment
Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions
Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provides meaningful feedback
Demonstrate competence in the use of acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement

Student Communication and Rapport

Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication
Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students
Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening
Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well being
Seek and maintains positive interactions with students in all school settings
Seek information about student interests and opinions

Classroom Management

Enforce the school’s student behavior policies while investing students in the classroom community
Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents
Actively monitor student behavior and provides feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents
Create a physical setting and establishes routines that promote learning and minimize disruption
Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner
Manage emergency situations, as they occur, in school settings

Professional Demeanor and Development

Work cooperatively with a co-teacher, when applicable, and all colleagues for the benefit of students
Maintain a professional appearance following the school’s dress code policy
Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner
Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintain confidentiality
Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, course work and committees or membership in professional organizations
Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues
Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek improvement of skills and professional performance
Be self-reflective to improve upon your practice on a regular basis

School Community and Culture

Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems in a timely manner
Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourage parental involvement within the school
Interact with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the school
Work cooperatively with community members in carrying our school and community sponsored functions
Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing teaching insights and coordinating student learning
Support school goals and initiatives and complete other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range achievement levels
Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
Work effectively with staff, students, and public
Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills
Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting
Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (PowerSchool, Google Classroom, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
NYS certification in Physical Education preferred
At least 2 years prior teaching experience in middle school preferred
Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with educational technology

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 10-month position. This is an On-Site position; no hybrid or remote. The regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:55 am to 3:55 pm in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $105,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Travel

Minimum to no travel required

EEO Statement

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About the Company

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School

Public charter school offering EMT/CFR training

A public charter school for grades 6–12 in the South Bronx that combines college-prep academics with hands-on healthcare training. It operates with public funding and independent governance and partners with Urban Health Plan to give students clinical experiences and access to a school-based health clinic, with options to earn CFR and EMT certifications by graduation along with AP courses, SAT prep, and college advising. It differentiates itself as the first NYC charter to offer a healthcare-focused CTE pathway and by building a local pipeline of minority healthcare professionals through community ties and a certification-based route to employment. Its goal is to prepare graduates for college success and well-paying, meaningful jobs in healthcare while helping reduce health and economic disparities in the community.

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