PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER

Our Hiawatha Elementary School (grades PreK-3) is seeking a temporary one-year Physical Education teacher for the 2019-20 school year.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT Educator license with a Physical Education endorsement (3-08). Individuals who hold a Health endorsement also preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in both content and pedagogy in the area of Physical Education and Health at the early elementary school level.
- Strong commitment to equity
- Knowledge and/or experience using "backwards design" for lesson development, differentiated instruction to support all students, and formative assessment to provide student feedback and to adjust lesson delivery
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the Vermont Standards as it relates to PE
- Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students
- Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills
- Belief that all students are able to success, commitment to the success of ALL students, and ability to understand and teach to the various learning styles of students
- The ability to effectively engage students
- Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the student population being served and how demographic variables impact student achievement, and effectively uses this knowledge to effectively design and delivery instruction.
- Understands the importance of social and emotional learning and how it impact student success in schools; able to effectively integrate social emotional learning in the delivery of PE instruction

Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
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No experience required

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions relative to your candidacy for this position:
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Do you hold a valid VT Educator license in the applicable endorsement area of the posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes (please indicate the endorsement code(s), license level(s), and expiration date(s))
- No (please explain your current licensing status)
2. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
4. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
5. Our district vision is : Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one. What does this mean to you as an elementary PE and health teacher?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
6. Our district has a commitment to social emotional learning. How would this be reflected in your teaching and everyday interactions with students.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Katherine Grykien
34 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7757
Fax: 802-879-8190
Email: kgrykien@ewsd.org