Durational Physical Education/Health Instructor #58359 - Howell Cheney Technical High School, Manchester, CT

#043-Health and #044 Physical Education required, or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

A CTECS Physical Education and Health instructor is responsible for educating students with teaching practices that reflect high expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, strategies, and technologies in Physical Education and Health e.g., student-centered, physically engaging, gradual release of responsibility, differentiation, student discourse, and blended-learning; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):

• Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate (#043 Health 7-12; #044 Physical Education 7-12) or Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates).

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college.

• Well versed in high school Physical Education and Health curricula.

• Professional experiences related to the field of teaching Physical Education and Health.

• Experience with intentional, standards based lesson planning.

• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Effective, active listening skills.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.

• Organizational and problem solving skills.

• Excellent public relations skills.

• Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.

• Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions:

• Interaction among adolescents and colleagues

• Ability to lift and move Physical Education Equipment in compliance with OSHA limits.

• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing

• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop

• Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone

• Ability to model Physical Education skills

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:

Responsibility Area #1: Planning and Preparation

• Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate and up to date techniques, and reflect the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation

• Knowledge of Physical Education and Health content and pedagogy in content-specific high school PE/Health curricula

• Understand the varied needs of each student

• Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented

• Set instructional goals and outcomes

• Knowledge and use of varied instructional practices and resources

• Effectively design instructional learning opportunities

• Effectively design assessments

Responsibility Area #2: Classroom Environment

• Develop mutual respect and rapport with students

• Establish a culture for learning

• Manage classroom procedures

• Positively manage student behavior

• Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities

Responsibility Area #3: Instruction

• Effectively communicate with students

• Effectively use inquiry, questioning, and discussion techniques

• Keep students intellectually engaged

• Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and curriculum

• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group setting as needed

• Utilize assessments on an on-going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks

• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Responsibility Area #4: Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching practices

• Maintain accurate records

• Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families

• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include:

• working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students

• Participate in professional communities

• Demonstrate growth in professional craft

• Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility

• Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives

• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district

• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities

Closing date is July 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.

E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org  or Faxes may be sent to - CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.

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