2026 - 2027 Middle School Wellness Teacher

2026 - 2027 Middle School Wellness Teacher Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Middle school teaching Computer operation Student performance assessment strategies Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Learning technology Word processing Student record keeping Teaching Certification Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Education Bachelor's degree Working with middle schoolers Working with students with special education needs Bachelor's degree in education Root cause analysis Teaching physical education Classroom behavior management Collaborative teaching Communication skills Teaching Entry level K-12 education instructional development

Full Job Description Position:

Secondary Physical Education Teacher Contract:

9

Months Employment Status:

Full-time, On-site Qualifications:

At least a Bachelor's Degree in Education Valid state of Alabama teaching certificate in the appropriate field of study Teaching experience preferred, particularly in the area of certification

Reports To:

Principal Job Goals:

To help students master content standards and to develop skills that support learning and collaboration, foster imagination, investigation, and innovation through execution of well-developed lesson plans that engage students in the work created for them individually or in small groups; to assess, monitor and record student progress in multiple, approved ways and report the progress to students and parents in a professional manner

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Create enriching learning environments where students can learn healthy habits and engage in physical activity while learning Promote health and wellness through inquiry-based learning experiences Foster a healthy school climate for all students Facilitate programs among the staff to promote health and wellness Enhance health and wellness through innovation and collaboration Create learning experiences for the i3 Academy community (students, families, staff) Enhance student learning through projects and in the classroom with health, wellness, and physical activity Integrate technology into health and wellness education Use innovative approaches to create a healthy environment that promotes physical activity and wellness Design engaging and relevant learning experiences for students that inspire healthy lifestyle Encourage students to take responsibility for their own health and wellness Implement activities using a variety of techniques that meet the variety of physical and wellness needs of all students Generate learning activities based on understanding of individual student interest Inspire students to take charge of their own health and well-being, and to inspire others Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere Seek to understand the root cause of student behaviors and address them accordingly Promote the general progress and well-being of the whole child Encourage learner voice and choice Provide a supportive environment, and adhere to all legal requirements for students with special needs Collaborate with all professionals working with special needs students Collaborate regularly with professional staff to enhance learning for all students Engage in high quality, personal professional growth as a model of lifelong learning Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication Use technology competently and creatively Maintain confidentiality of student information

Primary Physical Demands:

See on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away Hear on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away Speak frequently and clearly Transition from various positions: standing, sitting, walking, kneeling or crouching. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, walk/run in a drill or emergency situation Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects up to 25 pounds with or without assistance Agility to operate computer and other digital hardware Dexterity of hands and fingers for word processing

Typical Work Environment:

Academic and professional for all ages Primarily indoors with varying temperatures Noise level is generally moderate Access to telecommunications Competitive salary and eligible Retirement Systems of Alabama health insurance and benefits. i3 Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment for all employees and applicants as part of its recruitment, employment, retention, promotion, and termination practices as these decisions are based on merit. No person shall be subject to discrimination within the organization, including any education program or activity, or denied benefits or compensation on the basis of r ace, ethnicity, religion, belief, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any personal characteristic(s) .