Teaching health at Lee High School involves guiding and instructing students within the Huntsville City School System. This role contributes to students' development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens by focusing on subject matter and skills. The Health Teacher reports to the School Principal and supervises classroom support staff.
Responsibilities
Plan comprehensive, educational courses of study as approved by the HCS Board of Education
Correlate lesson plans, learning activities, and educational materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students
Teach assigned students in a manner that motivates students to succeed academically
Contribute to the development of students
Provide a balanced program of individualized and group instruction, demonstration, activities, and work time
Adapt the curriculum to meet students
Create lesson plans and courses of study that demonstrate an understanding and recognize the impact of a student
Guide students in the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
Establish clear objectives for all lessons while striving to implement the school district
Establish and enforce appropriate classroom rules and procedures in accordance with district policies
Maintain clear standards of student behavior in order to achieve an orderly, functional environment conducive to learning
Collaborate with other teachers as appropriate to evaluate and discuss students
Develop lessons and activities in accordance with the adopted curriculum
Coordinate instructional efforts, identify academic and behavioral issues, and make referrals to HCS personnel or other professionals as needed
Work with a variety of HCS staff as needed to make necessary accommodations for students as required by Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans
Integrate appropriate teaching plans and strategies into the district
Communicate effectively with students
Update student records regarding daily attendance and earned grades in the student management database
Assess the advancement and accomplishments of students on an ongoing basis through the utilization of tests, assignments, observation, and other evaluation methods
Prepare progress reports for distribution as required by school guidelines
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state testing programs while following state testing security guidelines
Attend training as required to ensure and demonstrate understanding of applicable standardized testing policies
Provide leadership to classroom assistants as applicable and communicate effectively to assign duties in order to meet classroom goals and develop effective instructional plans
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Organize and supervise class field trips and other approved educational activities as necessary to support curriculum
Guide students in opportunities to best utilize and apply learning experiences
Operate responsibly and monitor students in the use and care of computers and other district equipment and materials in compliance with established policies
Collect and maintain accurate, complete, and proper documentation for the purpose of preparing reports, recording activities, and complying with applicable district policies and state/federal laws and regulations
Make provisions to ensure availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Notify appropriate personnel regarding evidence of child abuse/neglect (as required by state law), as well as severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
Maintain familiarity with the school
Actively contribute to a safe school environment by following applicable procedures and laws, reporting unsafe actions and/or conditions, and assisting with supervision as required
Participate in a variety of staff meetings and approved professional development programs, including in-service activities, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, etc.
Serve on various teams and committees when appropriate
Perform other job-related duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor
Valid Alabama teaching certification with appropriate subject area endorsement(s) and grade level
Important Details
Schedule: Nine month year
Physical Requirements
Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly
