Physical Education and Health Teacher

Denver Language School

Denver, CO

Expired: April 21, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

$50,000 to $61,001 Yearly
Full-Time

Denver Language School (DLS) is a public, tuition-free language immersion charter school located in East Denver. DLS provides an innovative academic program to reach the highest levels of student achievement through comprehensive language immersion education in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. DLS offers traditional learning activities in the target language, making the language both the medium and the object of instruction.

Physical Education & Health Teacher Job Description ( Grade 5-8 at Gilpin Campus )

Essential Functions and Objectives

Teach appropriate grade level standards based curriculum in physical education and health (inclusive of nutrition);
Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement through Positive Behavior support and Restorative Practices.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned students
Observe, evaluate, report and record students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines with grade level teams.
Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
Prepare, administer, assign and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using school software.
Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.
The safety of our students is our top priority, therefore all staff members will be expected to hold additional supervision duties, including before or after school or as directed by your supervisor. Supervision duties may be allocated to account for fewer instructional periods than peers have as 1.0 educators.
DLS expects all staff to cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit of innovation and adaptability. You are a vital part of the DLS community, and may be asked and expected to attend Professional Development, serve on committees, provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving our mission. Assisting with and attending DLS events such as cultural, recruitment or PTA events is also expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required - If BA is not in Physical Education, then 24 hours must be applicable to the CDE Physical Education Endorsement Worksheet
Colorado State Certification as an Physical Education Teacher; or passing scores on Praxis 5091
Flexibility and a willingness to go above and beyond
Ability to collaborate with a team
Official transcripts requested upon hiring- must be translated and evaluated

Salary Range: For candidates new-to-DLS the salary at entry shall be $50,000 - $61,001 per year, depending on experience and educational attainment.

Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.