K-8 Physical Education and Health Teacher

West Grand School District 1-Jt                                                
Kremmling, Colorado 80459
www.wgsd.us
  
Job Title:    K-8 Physical Education and Health Teacher
Reports to: K-12 Principal
Salary:       $43,000 - $50,632
Work year: 166 days
 
Job Summary:
West Grand School District is seeking a dynamic individual who is enthusiastic about working with students in a small, rural community. West Grand School District fosters high standards with a commitment to providing an opportunity for students to achieve academically through positive educational experiences for all students. Committed to improving student performance and understanding health concepts. Responsible for planning, organizing and delivering lessons consistent with the physical education and health curriculum of their students’ grade level.
         
Qualifications:

• Must possess a Colorado Teacher License or be able to obtain one.
• Appropriate endorsement for the Elementary School teaching assignment.
• Preferred elementary or middle school teaching experience.
• Motivational style with exceptional communication leadership.

 
Essential Functions:

• Promotes grade-level standards in physical fitness
• Instructs students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational activities
• Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity.
• Monitor and document student participation and progress.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school property.
• Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports.
• Communicates with parents and school principal on student progress.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer Hooks, K-12 Principal, hooksj@wgsd.us or 970-724-1000.
 
Questions regarding the application process, please contact Martha Schake, Director of Finance and Human Resource at schakem@wgsd.us or 970-724-1007
  
West Grand School District #1-Jt. File: GBA
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
 
The Board subscribes to the principles of the dignity of all people and of their labors. It also recognizes that it is both culturally and educationally sound to have persons of diverse backgrounds on the school district's staff.
 
Therefore, the district promotes and provides for equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion and dismissal of all personnel. Commitment on the part of the district towards equal employment opportunity applies to all people without regard to disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
 
The district will ensure that it does not unlawfully discriminate in any area of employment, including job advertising, pre-employment requirements, recruitment, compensation, fringe benefits, job classifications, promotion, and termination.