Physical Education and DAPE Teacher

POSTING #: 3479

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced and innovative teacher to provide instruction in physical education and DAPE at Mississippi Heights Elementary. Preferred candidates will have experience using technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning, a background in Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), and will be interested in enhancing inquiry-based learning opportunities for students.

• Culture of high quality and effective instruction
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Student and staff well-being
• High student achievement
• Stewardship of resources
• Equitable education

• Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, interests, and learning needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement, particularly in the area of designing meaningful instructional opportunities utilizing the one-to-one technology
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment

• Ability to work with diverse elementary school learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, staff and administration
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of best practices, including use of technology resources, for elementary school learners
• Experience in creating student-centered learning opportunities that address state standards and support students to become life-long learners
• Experience effectively using a variety of data sources to inform instruction

• Valid Minnesota teaching license in Physical Education and/or Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education or relevant experience and willingness to seek a license with special permission (Tier 1/2 or OFP) from PELSB
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area

• Experience using technology to augment student learning
• Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement

1.0 FTE for the  school year.

Salary based on the  Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement starting at $52,166 up to $97,326.

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

Applications accepted online 47.org/start-your-career until filled.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.