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Job Summary: This teaching position serves the purpose of running a program for students in grades 10-12 that focuses on improving student outcomes by supporting their social-emotional learning needs and improving school climate. The Health, Wellness and Leadership Teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing a curriculum that teaches communication skills as well as health-related topics, including fitness, nutrition, healthy habits, sex education, stress and anxiety management, and leadership skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create an entire curriculum and teach Health, Wellness and Leadership to groups of students from all abilities across grades 10 – 12.
• Responsible for five classes per semester, while developing new and innovative ways of teaching said classes.
• Take into account the differing ability of lessons taught to students and differentiates work accordingly.
• Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
• Guarantee that all students are known by name and that the classroom atmosphere is positive at all times.
• Deal with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively according to the school’s behavioral policy, as set fourth in the employee and student handbooks.
• Check that all subject matter is effectively communicated and understood by all groups of students.

• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments via online grade book.

• Attend scheduled meetings with the School, department, and Dean of Faculty.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the department to formulate plans, which are coherent and relevant to the needs of the individual students and to the aims and objectives of Forman.
• Help develop class resources and keep well up to date with safety issues and regulations.
• Be involved in the school community at large, and participate in events.
• Recognize that objective assessments of student performance are important tools that must be used in concert with deep, analytical thinking assignments to assess student understanding.

• Demonstrate depth of content knowledge of skills in their field.
• Become a role model for continuous learning to students, parents, peers and supervisors.
• Utilize activities to assist with helping students with stress management, leadership skills, healthy life style choices, and sex education.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES: Including but not limited to, coaching, dorm coverage, student advising, night/weekend duties, and lead or assist in clubs or other activities.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years experience required, Master’s preferred.
• Communication Skills: You must be able to speak clearly to students, other teachers, parents and administration officials.
• Instruction Skills: You will have to explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority and in a clear and concise way so that students can understand. You must work to keep the students' attention.
• Writing Skills: Teachers write progress reports, talk with parents by email or phone conversation.  Writing skills are critical.
• Creativity: Teachers have to find ways to involve students into their lessons. Additionally, teachers may have to work with different learning styles to get the most out of each student.
• People Skills: Engaging parents and creating healthy relationships with students and faculty will help create a quality learning environment.