Job Description:
The Ferguson Florissant School District is seeking  an outstanding educator the position of PE/Health  and Wellness Teacher at the STEAM Academy. The STEAM/Gifted Program provides an environment of  excellence where students are engaged in project based learning in order to develop a keen  understanding of academic content and apply their  knowledge. Students are empowered to take  ownership for their learning and encouraged to  question and innovate. In the STEAM program,  teachers focus on six essential competencies:  *Master core academic content *Think critically  and solve complex problems *Work collaboratively  *Communicate effectively *Learn how to  learn *Develop academic mindsets. STEAM/Gifted  students will develop cognitive ability, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills for lifelong  success in 21st century skills and civic life. 
 
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: Facilitate learning of  curriculum and life skills that contribute to the  development of mature, capable and responsible  individuals.  
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Respect for the uniqueness of each  individual learner. 
2. Ability to meet the individual needs of all  students to allow for growth and development. 

1. Ability to convey information to students  through written and verbal communications. 
2. Ability to encourage student ownership of  behavior. 
3. Strong ability to work as a team member in  a STEAM project based setting producing  critical thinkers 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. A valid Missouri professional teaching  certificate in the PE/Health K-12. 
2. Gifted certification K-12 preferred or ability  to obtain within two years. 
3. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with an  emphasis in physical education. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Plans daily instructional activities for all  students including the development of lesson plans, materials and assessment  tools which meet the individual needs of the  students. 
2. Understands and implements acceleration  and differentiation in response to varied  learner needs. 
3. Holds high expectations for all students and  sees themselves as facilitators of student  learning. 
4. Organizes and uses a variety of teaching  techniques, strategies, materials and technology to maximize the learning of each  child, individually and in group settings. 
5. Assesses student progress, both formatively  and summatively, providing parents, student and administrators with specific  feedback regarding individual student performance and uses the results to adjust  instruction as needed. 
6. Maintain accurate, complete and correct  records as required by law, District policy,  and administration regulations.  
7. Takes responsibility for teaching the district  curriculum as outlined in the curriculum  documents. 
8. Keeps abreast of current developments  through a professional growth plan.  
9. Participates in school and district activities.
10. Establishes and maintains a functional,  attractive, orderly and safe classroom  environment that is conducive to student  learning and building a sense of community.
11. Manage positive discipline in accordance with the Discipline Code of the District,  administrative regulations, school board  policies and legal requirements. 
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Competitive salary and benefits 

Complete an online application at www.fergflor.org.  Attach the following:  letter of interest, resume, copy of current certification and list of five names of references, including addresses, day and evening phone numbers, and email addresses, (including current supervisor).  Once your online application is complete, please follow the directions on the website to indicate your interest for this position.