Portales High School Health Teacher
Position begins with the 2024-2025 school year
Licensure Qualifications:
Secondary License with Health endorsement
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Pre-K - 12 Specialty Area License, Health endorsement
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Middle School Level License, Health endorsement
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The ability to obtain one of the above (alternative licensure)
Desire and ability to coach Softball and Soccer (girls & boys) is a plus.
The Health teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
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Communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
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Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
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Recognize student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self concept.
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Support the value of an education.
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Participate in curriculum study and revision.
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Respond to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
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Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
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Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students, with appropriate instruction.
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Communicate effectively with other Portales Municipal Schools, staff, parents, and students.
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Work effectively with community organizations.
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Demonstration of teacher competencies for annual evaluation, licensure advancement or renewal.
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Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
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Demonstrate ethical behavior.
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Engage in self-development.
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Respond to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
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Support the philosophy and mission of the Portales Municipal Schools.
Coaching a sport or supervising an activity is a possibility if desired.