RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #14-87                                                 PHYSICAL ED, SWIMMING & HEALTH
OCTOBER 16, 2014                                                                        TEACHER AT CITY HONORS #195                                                                                                  
                                                         

                                                           NOTICE OF POSITION

                                      PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SWIMMING AND HEALTH TEACHER
                         (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, STARS Autism Program)

LOCATION:              PS #195 City Honors

APPLICATION: 
Candidates must complete an application form available on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org. 
 
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation
email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK:
Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences in physical education, swimming and comprehensive health education. Supervision of students in a supportive and positive climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the NY State Physical Education and Health Content Standards, Common Core Learning Standards, and learning objectives of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program using approved curricula, materials, and directives of the school. Achieving excellence requires that the Health, Swim and Physical Education Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:                

     1. Valid N.Y.S. Physical Education K-12 & N.Y.S. Health teaching certification.

2. Certified in CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding
3. Have significant experience in teaching and working with students in the field of physical education, swim instruction and comprehensive health education.
4. Demonstrate integrity, good moral character and initiative.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of health and physical education, safety, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
6. Exhibits enthusiasm through interpersonal skills that demonstrates the ability to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
7. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
8. Preference will be given to the candidate’s demonstrating an understanding and experience in best instructional practices in Swimming, Physical Education, and Health.
9. Candidates must be tenured with BPS and have at least three years of appropriate and approved teaching experience.
10. Preference will be given to candidates who possess or are willing to acquire ongoing professional development and credentials from the International Baccalaureate Organization.
     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (include but are not limited to):

1. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
2. Develop lesson plans.
3. Utilize IB MYP Unit Planning documents.
4. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
5. Prepare classroom for class activities.
6. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
7. Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
8. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
9. Protect and care for school property.
10. Use relevant technology to support instruction.
11. Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
12. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
13. Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
14. Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
15. Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
16. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
17. Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
18. Prepare required reports on students and activities.
19. Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
20. Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
21. Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
22. Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
23. Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
24. Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
• Sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students;
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
• Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.