Physical Education/Health Teacher

Rhode Island School for the Deaf - Providence, Rhode Island

Job Description

The Health and Physical Education Teacher provides instruction to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and/or language-delayed students. The teacher creates a positive, respectful learning environment and delivers a health and physical education curriculum that aligns with academic standards, IEP goals, and the mission of the Rhode Island School for the Deaf. The teacher promotes student achievement, physical well-being, and lifelong healthy habits through rigorous, relevant, and inclusive instruction.

Daily Expectations

• Create and deliver a health and physical education curriculum that establishes and maintains a positive learning climate incorporating rigor and relevance
• Plan, develop, and implement lesson plans and provide instruction for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet identified student needs
• Assess student learning using a variety of appropriate formal and informal assessment methods
• Use assessment data to inform instructional planning and instructional adjustments
• Apply best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to support and extend student learning
• Prepare, administer, and correct examinations; proctor assessments; and provide substitute services as assigned
• Participate in the IEP process as required
• Manage daily recording and publishing of student attendance and grades using the school platform
• Participate in customary conferences with students and parents and provide individual guidance to students
• Serve on school committees as assigned
• Participate in professional development activities to remain current in assigned teaching fields, instructional practices, and remote learning delivery
• Attend professional development activities as mandated by the Principal
• Provide synchronous and asynchronous remote learning instruction when directed or per teaching assignment
• Use student data to inform decision-making, develop and modify curriculum, and implement targeted and differentiated instruction, including interventions and enrichment
• Implement school-adopted curricular resources
• Assist with the creation, completion, and presentation of required school and district reports
• Determine curricular, assessment, and instructional resource needs and communicate ordering needs
• Communicate school and district programs, policies, and procedures to students, staff, parents, and the community as directed
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective functioning of the school

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Proficiency in American Sign Language required
• RI Certification in Physical Education and Health
• RI Certification in Adapted Physical Education
• RI Certification as a Teacher of the Deaf
• Knowledge of and respect for the cultural norms and language of the Deaf community
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of an educational team
• Background check required
• Hours: 7:55 AM to 3:05 PM, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional hours during Extended School Year (ESY)
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred

Contact Information

• Helen Edwards, Staff Assistant - HR and Operations
• One Corliss Park
• Providence, Rhode Island 02908
• Phone: 401-243-1015
• Email: hedwards@rideaf.net