Physical Education Teacher

8 hours per day, 185 days per year

• Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:

• Application

• Resume

• Copy of CDE teaching license

• Official transcripts

• 3 letters of recommendation

• Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report

• Teacher Insight score

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start.

• Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired

• Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.

• Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches.

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English

• Bilingual desired.

• Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Displays a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's prescribed curriculum.

• Plans instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels.

• Plans for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs.

• Implements continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.

• Serves as facilitator and coordinator of learning.

• Establishes an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.

• Organizes students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.

• Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities.

• Submits required student record reports.

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.