VISITING INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Physical Education Instructor Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=533539&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 533539 Work type: Instructional Faculty Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Early childhood education/Childcare Department: 18180500 - ED-MIDDLE SCHOOL Classification Title: VISITING INSTRUCTOR/PKY Job Description: You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment that’s leading the way! If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application. The Opportunity and Job Description P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Physical Education Instructor beginning immediately. Instructor responsibilities include: + Direct teaching of assigned students. + Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students. + Design appropriate curriculum, instructional, and assessment accommodations to support academic success for a diverse group of students including both struggling and advanced learners. + Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching, learning and collaboration. + Maintain regular parent communication (electronically, face-to-face and conferences). + Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision in the physical education setting to ensure student have safe and orderly environment in which to learn. + Knowledge of child growth and development in relation to movement competency and wellness. + Commit to continuous professional learning and ongoing reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented curricula for all students. For more details about UF benefits, please visit www.hr.ufl.edu/benefits. To learn more about P.K. Yonge, please visit www.pkyonge.ufl.edu. About P.K. Yonge P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, affiliated with the College of Education at the University of Florida, is a public school established in 1934 with the mission to design, test, and disseminate best practices in K-12 education through serving a diverse student community. P.K. Yonge | Best School EVER! (https://youtu.be/G2gy5J9s1pk) P.K. Yonge: Re-imagining School – Opening the Secondary Building P.K. Yonge faculty serves approximately 1,450 students each year and, in partnership with faculty at the UF College of Education, strive to design and test innovative teaching solutions to meet the needs of all learners. P.K. Yonge boasts a warm community atmosphere that fosters deep and impactful relationships with students and families. Teachers work closely in collaborative environments that promote open discussion about innovative ideas and translating emerging theories and research into classroom practice. With greater professional autonomy, P.K. Yonge teachers enjoy curricular flexibility and engage in research in their own classrooms. To ensure the success of P.K. Yonge’s mission, the school seeks teachers who find research and investigation inspiring, who value the ability to reach outside the bounds of the classroom, and who are open to sharing outcomes on a broader scale. There are countless opportunities for growth and professional development at P.K. Yonge. Teachers are fully supported to explore and learn within their subject areas, encouraged to present and attend national conferences, and inspired to continue to refine and improve their current practices. As an employee of the University of Florida, teachers have the ability to participate in the university promotion process — which has the potential to lead to higher rank and salary. P.K. Yonge teachers have full access to UF benefits. Additionally, teachers are afforded the use of the UF tuition assistance program to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Florida. For more details about UF benefits, visit www.hr.ufl.edu/benefits. P.K. Yonge DRS is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer. P.K. Yonge | About Our School | Faculty Voices (https://youtu.be/NHLQYMc2h7s) Learn more about the Gainesville community Expected Salary: Commensurate with education & experience. Minimum Requirements: + A Master’s degree; candidates with Bachelor’s degree will be considered, but will be required to obtain a Master’s degree within three years of hire. + Florida teaching certification + Excellent oral and written communication skills + FDLE Background check Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of K-12 teaching experience Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu and include: + A cover letter or letter of application + A complete resume or curriculum vitae + Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues Resources University of Florida Benefits (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/) Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Accessibility at UF (https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/recruitment-staffing/institutional-equity-diversity/ada-and-accessibility-services-for-uf-employees-and-job-applicants/) Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found athttp://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. This position is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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