About this role
Primary Function: To plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate Health Education program as designed by the Oregon Health Educational Standards in conjunction with the policies of the Klamath County School District. The goal of a comprehensive Health Education program is to promote healthful living and discourage healthrisk behaviors. School health programs can help ensure that students are fit, healthy, and ready to learn every day. Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district's communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets. This position is considered a safety sensitive position. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES DOMAIN 1: Planning and Preparation 1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy • Content knowledge • Prerequisite relationships • Content pedagogy 1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students • Child development • Learning process • Special needs • Student skills, knowledge, and proficiency • Interests and cultural heritage 1c Setting Instructional Outcomes • Value, sequence, and alignment • Clarity • Balance • Suitability for diverse learners 1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources • For classroom • To extend content knowledge • For students 1e Designing Coherent Instruction • Learning activities • Instructional materials and resources • Instructional groups • Lesson and unit structure 1f Designing Student Assessments • Congruence with outcomes • Criteria and standards • Formative assessments • Use for planning DOMAIN 2: The Classroom Environment 2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport • Teacher interaction with students • Student interaction with students 2b Establishing a Culture for Learning • Importance of content • Expectations for learning and achievement • Student pride in work 2c Managing Classroom Procedures • Instructional groups • Transitions • Materials and supplies • Non-instructional duties • Supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals 2d Managing Student Behavior • Expectations • Monitoring behavior • Response to misbehavior 2e Organizing Physical Space • Safety and accessibility • Arrangement of furniture and resources DOMAIN 3: Instruction 3a Communicating With Students • Expectations for learning • Directions and procedures • Explanations of content • Use of oral and written language 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques • Quality of questions • Discussion techniques • Student participation 3c Engaging Students in Learning • Activities and assignments • Student groups • Instructional materials and resources • Structure and pacing 3d Using Assessment in Instruction • Assessment criteria • Monitoring of student learning • Feedback to students • Student self-assessment and monitoring 3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness • Lesson adjustment • Response to students • Persistence DOMAIN 4: Professional Responsibilities 4a Reflecting on Teaching • Accuracy • Use in future teaching 4b Maintaining Accurate Records • Student completion of assignments • Student progress in learning • Non-instructional records 4c Communicating with Families • About instructional program • About individual students • Engagement of families in instructional program 4d Participating in a Professional Community • Relationships with colleagues • Participation in school projects • Involvement in culture of professional inquiry • Service to school 4e Growing and Developing Professionally • Enhancement of content knowledge / pedagogical skill • Receptivity to feedback from colleagues • Service to the profession 4f Showing Professionalism • Integrity/ethical conduct • Service to students • Advocacy • Decision-making • Compliance with school/district regulations ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 1. Upon request, assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. 2. Takes precautions to provide for the health and safety of all students. 3. Takes precautions to secure and protect District material, equipment, and facilities. 4. Participates in activities which are related to school functions and/or the educative process which occur outside the regular school day, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. 5. Pursue continuous professional growth. 6. Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator. 7. Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to licensed educators. 8. Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required. 9. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. 10. Other duties as assigned. Position will be at Lost River Jr./Sr. High School and Merrill and Malin Elemenary Schools. This is a temporary position.