FACULTY MSD - PE Teacher/PE Team Leader
Recruitment #17-009009-0013
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Educational Svc. |
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Date Opened | 6/27/2017 2:15:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/11/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $45,533.00 - $133,958.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Frederick
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Introduction
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
PE TEACHER
Organize lessons and classes that promote age appropriate physical activity among children and young adults from kindergarten to high school.
Create and maintain a classroom conducive to learning based on student assessments and data using the best practices of bilingual pedagogy and differentiated instruction.
Utilize effective classroom management for optimal learning including managing student behavior; model appropriate behavior and promote self-control.
Develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children.
Teach skills that students will need to participate in physical activity outside of the physical education class and skills students will need for a lifetime of physical activity.
Observe and inform students of corrective measures necessary for skill and improvement.
Adjust the curricula to adapt to children with different levels of physical and cognitive ability.
Teach cognitive concepts about motor skills and fitness.
Explain and enforce safety rules governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of sports and exercise equipment.
Teach age appropriate Health units and classes that include sex education and drug awareness.
PE TEAM LEADER
Serve as the PE Program’s Team Leader supervising and supporting a small staff of teachers and aides and serve as a model of exemplary teaching.
Build a strong department and maintain a safe and inclusive culture in which employees, students and families work together for student success.
Conduct department meetings and curriculum planning and track and evaluate the progress of the department.
Conduct biannual performance evaluations of employees.
Collaborate with the school’s leadership in the creation of the master schedule and the training of teachers to develop and maintain a high level of teaching and learning.
OTHER
Assume duties—i.e. coaching, facilities, clinics—that support MSD’s athletic program.
Assume other responsibilities as designated by the Athletic Director and/or Principal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education
Possession of, or eligibility for certification as, a teacher through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Experience:
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess or be eligible for certification as a teacher by the Maryland State Department of Education.
New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Applicants will need to provide three letters of recommendation.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application. The preferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P.O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044
E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-480-4536
Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.