Classroom Teacher / Physical Education

Job Description:

Region 14 Vacancy

POSITION: Physical Education/Health Teacher

LOCATION: Nonnewaug High School

START DATE: August 21 & 22, 2024 (New Faculty Orientation)

August 26, 2024 (First Day for All Teachers)

DEADLINE: Until filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION: A Nonnewaug High School physical education/health teacher implements a comprehensive wellness and physical education curriculum from grades 9-12. Nonnewaug High School physical education/health teachers are leaders in their field and specialize in meeting students' needs in and across a variety of State and National Standards. Teachers focus on developing skills for students to embrace lifelong wellness practices.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: State of Connecticut Certification

• 043 (Health-PreK-12) and 044 (PE-PreK-12) are both required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Candidate preferably has a background in the following areas:

• Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Lesson planning

• Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment Preparation

• Experience in Block Scheduling and Instruction

• Data analysis and utilization

REPORTS TO: Instructional Leader/Assistant Principal/Principal

WORK YEAR: By Contract

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct in accordance with the Region 14 teacher job description

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive PE/Health curriculum

• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting

• Confer with families and professionals in the school and community for the best interests of the students

• Plan, evaluate, and revise the PE/Health courses and programs

• Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of changes in the field

• Perform additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification

• Consult and collaborate with stakeholders and develop and support a safe school climate

• Utilize differentiated instructional strategies to teach PE/Health/Wellness

• Collaborate with teaching colleagues on grade level teams and subject area teams

• Demonstrate willingness to seek and act on feedback from other instructional leaders, colleagues, and administrators

• Establish and maintain frequent communication with parents

• Evaluate student needs based on data and employ a variety of instructional strategies to meet these needs

• Collaborate with support staff and interventionists to develop and evaluate progress towards meeting measurable goals and objectives

• Participate in professional learning opportunities provided by the district and incorporate new learning into instructional practices

UNION AFFILIATION: Nonnewaug Teachers' Association

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

ONLINE APPLICATION:

Letter of intent

Resume

3 Letters of reference

Transcripts

Proof of certification

Wendy J. Rossi, Human Resource Coordinator